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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.73, 540.27 and 360.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.73, 540.27 and 360.93 is: 537.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.73 : 540.27 = 360.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.73/540.27 = 360.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.73x = 540.27 × 360.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.73x = 194,999.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,999.65/362.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.59

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