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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.90, 541.23 and 352.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.90, 541.23 and 352.99 is: 527.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.90 : 541.23 = 352.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.90/541.23 = 352.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.90x = 541.23 × 352.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.90x = 191,048.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,048.78/361.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.90

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