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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.20, 546.07 and 358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.20, 546.07 and 358.12 is: 539.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.20 : 546.07 = 358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.20/546.07 = 358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.20x = 546.07 × 358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.20x = 195,558.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,558.59/362.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.92

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