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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.36, 539.20 and 361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.36, 539.20 and 361.16 is: 537.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.36 : 539.20 = 361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.36/539.20 = 361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.36x = 539.20 × 361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.36x = 194,737.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,737.47/362.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.41

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