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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.53, 542.30 and 359.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.53, 542.30 and 359.37 is: 539.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.53 : 542.30 = 359.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.53/542.30 = 359.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.53x = 542.30 × 359.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.53x = 194,884.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,884.55/361.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.06

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