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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.68, 541.71 and 349.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.68, 541.71 and 349.53 is: 523.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.68 : 541.71 = 349.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.68/541.71 = 349.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.68x = 541.71 × 349.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.68x = 189,343.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,343.90/361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.51

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