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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.66, 541.02 and 352.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.66, 541.02 and 352.74 is: 526.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.66 : 541.02 = 352.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.66/541.02 = 352.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.66x = 541.02 × 352.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.66x = 190,839.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,839.39/362.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.22

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