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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.28, 539.60 and 359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.28, 539.60 and 359.04 is: 536.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.28 : 539.60 = 359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.28/539.60 = 359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.28x = 539.60 × 359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.28x = 193,737.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,737.98/361.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.25

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