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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.58, 543.87 and 354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.58, 543.87 and 354.48 is: 531.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.58 : 543.87 = 354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.58/543.87 = 354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.58x = 543.87 × 354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.58x = 192,791.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,791.04/362.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.72

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