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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.48, 543.06 and 355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.48, 543.06 and 355.24 is: 533.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.48 : 543.06 = 355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.48/543.06 = 355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.48x = 543.06 × 355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.48x = 192,916.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,916.63/361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.69

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