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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.28, 543.42 and 354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.28, 543.42 and 354.72 is: 532.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.28 : 543.42 = 354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.28/543.42 = 354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.28x = 543.42 × 354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.28x = 192,761.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,761.94/362.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.08

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