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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.56, 542.40 and 355.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.56, 542.40 and 355.72 is: 533.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.56 : 542.40 = 355.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.56/542.40 = 355.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.56x = 542.40 × 355.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.56x = 192,942.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,942.53/361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.64

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