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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.24, 543.41 and 360.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.24, 543.41 and 360.92 is: 541.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.24 : 543.41 = 360.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.24/543.41 = 360.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.24x = 543.41 × 360.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.24x = 196,128.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,128.44/362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.43

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