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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.25, 543.92 and 349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.25, 543.92 and 349.16 is: 524.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.25 : 543.92 = 349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.25/543.92 = 349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.25x = 543.92 × 349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.25x = 189,910.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,910.64/362.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.25

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