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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.65, 543.51 and 355.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.65, 543.51 and 355.36 is: 532.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.65 : 543.51 = 355.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.65/543.51 = 355.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.65x = 543.51 × 355.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.65x = 193,140.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,140.35/362.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.58

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