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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.88, 540.44 and 358.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.88, 540.44 and 358.10 is: 534.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.88 : 540.44 = 358.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.88/540.44 = 358.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.88x = 540.44 × 358.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.88x = 193,531.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,531.56/361.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.79

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