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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.63, 541.98 and 357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.63, 541.98 and 357.75 is: 536.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.63 : 541.98 = 357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.63/541.98 = 357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.63x = 541.98 × 357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.63x = 193,893.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,893.35/361.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.16

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