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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.65, 543.48 and 359.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.65, 543.48 and 359.66 is: 540.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.65 : 543.48 = 359.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.65/543.48 = 359.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.65x = 543.48 × 359.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.65x = 195,465.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,465.30/361.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.48

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