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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.88, 541.32 and 357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.88, 541.32 and 357.12 is: 532.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.88 : 541.32 = 357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.88/541.32 = 357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.88x = 541.32 × 357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.88x = 193,316.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,316.20/362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.73

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