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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.26, 543.99 and 359.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.26, 543.99 and 359.42 is: 539.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.26 : 543.99 = 359.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.26/543.99 = 359.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.26x = 543.99 × 359.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.26x = 195,523.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,523.59/362.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.74

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