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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.21, 542.50 and 354.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.21, 542.50 and 354.11 is: 530.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.21 : 542.50 = 354.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.21/542.50 = 354.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.21x = 542.50 × 354.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.21x = 192,104.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,104.68/362.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.37

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