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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.36, 543.84 and 357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.36, 543.84 and 357.60 is: 535.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.36 : 543.84 = 357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.36/543.84 = 357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.36x = 543.84 × 357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.36x = 194,477.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,477.18/363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.22

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