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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.61, 540.28 and 358.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.61, 540.28 and 358.37 is: 535.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.61 : 540.28 = 358.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.61/540.28 = 358.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.61x = 540.28 × 358.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.61x = 193,616.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,616.55/361.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.44

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