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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.93, 541.51 and 354.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.93, 541.51 and 354.62 is: 529.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.93 : 541.51 = 354.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.93/541.51 = 354.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.93x = 541.51 × 354.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.93x = 192,030.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,030.74/362.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.12

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