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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.02, 543.17 and 357.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.02, 543.17 and 357.62 is: 535.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.02 : 543.17 = 357.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.02/543.17 = 357.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.02x = 543.17 × 357.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.02x = 194,246.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,246.63/363.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.09

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