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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.71, 544.98 and 352.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.71, 544.98 and 352.67 is: 529.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.71 : 544.98 = 352.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.71/544.98 = 352.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.71x = 544.98 × 352.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.71x = 192,198.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,198.10/362.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.89

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