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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.16, 540.18 and 356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.16, 540.18 and 356.76 is: 532.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.16 : 540.18 = 356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.16/540.18 = 356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.16x = 540.18 × 356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.16x = 192,714.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,714.62/362.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.13

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