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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.36, 541.47 and 354.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.36, 541.47 and 354.15 is: 529.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.36 : 541.47 = 354.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.36/541.47 = 354.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.36x = 541.47 × 354.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.36x = 191,761.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,761.60/362.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.21

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