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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.07, 540.37 and 352.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.07, 540.37 and 352.35 is: 525.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.07 : 540.37 = 352.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.07/540.37 = 352.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.07x = 540.37 × 352.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.07x = 190,399.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,399.81/362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.86

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