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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.80, 545.40 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.80, 545.40 and 358.56 is: 540.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.80 : 545.40 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.80/545.40 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.80x = 545.40 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.80x = 195,558.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,558.62/361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.52

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