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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.94, 543.63 and 350.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.94, 543.63 and 350.58 is: 525.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.94 : 543.63 = 350.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.94/543.63 = 350.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.94x = 543.63 × 350.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.94x = 190,585.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,585.81/362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.12

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