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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.80, 542.99 and 357.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.80, 542.99 and 357.94 is: 535.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.80 : 542.99 = 357.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.80/542.99 = 357.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.80x = 542.99 × 357.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.80x = 194,356.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,356.05/362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.71

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