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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.02, 543.63 and 362.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.02, 543.63 and 362.02 is: 543.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.02 : 543.63 = 362.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.02/543.63 = 362.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.02x = 543.63 × 362.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.02x = 196,804.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,804.93/362.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.63

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