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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.48, 541.96 and 357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.48, 541.96 and 357 is: 532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.48 : 541.96 = 357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.48/541.96 = 357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.48x = 541.96 × 357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.48x = 193,479.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,479.72/363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.30

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