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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.46, 544.26 and 359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.46, 544.26 and 359.64 is: 540.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.46 : 544.26 = 359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.46/544.26 = 359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.46x = 544.26 × 359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.46x = 195,737.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,737.67/362.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.03

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