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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.07, 543.96 and 356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.07, 543.96 and 356.40 is: 535.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.07 : 543.96 = 356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.07/543.96 = 356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.07x = 543.96 × 356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.07x = 193,867.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,867.34/362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.44

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