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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.30, 542.24 and 357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.30, 542.24 and 357.44 is: 534.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.30 : 542.24 = 357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.30/542.24 = 357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.30x = 542.24 × 357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.30x = 193,816.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,816.48/362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.96

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