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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.26, 542.30 and 355.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.26, 542.30 and 355.59 is: 533.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.26 : 542.30 = 355.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.26/542.30 = 355.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.26x = 542.30 × 355.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.26x = 192,834.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,834.68/361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.78

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