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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.36, 542.33 and 357.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.36, 542.33 and 357.50 is: 535.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.36 : 542.33 = 357.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.36/542.33 = 357.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.36x = 542.33 × 357.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.36x = 193,883.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,883.88/362.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.06

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