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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.07, 540.68 and 358.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.07, 540.68 and 358.17 is: 534.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.07 : 540.68 = 358.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.07/540.68 = 358.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.07x = 540.68 × 358.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.07x = 193,654.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,654.58/362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.85

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