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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.77, 540.11 and 360.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.77, 540.11 and 360.94 is: 537.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.77 : 540.11 = 360.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.77/540.11 = 360.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.77x = 540.11 × 360.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.77x = 194,947.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,947.30/362.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.39

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