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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.37, 537.71 and 360.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.37, 537.71 and 360.15 is: 535.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.37 : 537.71 = 360.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.37/537.71 = 360.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.37x = 537.71 × 360.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.37x = 193,656.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,656.26/361.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.89

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