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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.52, 539.91 and 360.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.52, 539.91 and 360.46 is: 536.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.52 : 539.91 = 360.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.52/539.91 = 360.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.52x = 539.91 × 360.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.52x = 194,615.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,615.96/362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.84

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