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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.38, 540.74 and 354.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.38, 540.74 and 354.10 is: 528.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.38 : 540.74 = 354.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.38/540.74 = 354.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.38x = 540.74 × 354.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.38x = 191,476.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,476.03/362.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.38

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