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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.62, 545.31 and 352.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.62, 545.31 and 352.62 is: 531.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.62 : 545.31 = 352.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.62/545.31 = 352.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.62x = 545.31 × 352.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.62x = 192,287.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,287.21/361.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.74

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