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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.92, 543.30 and 362.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.92, 543.30 and 362.44 is: 542.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.92 : 543.30 = 362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.92/543.30 = 362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.92x = 543.30 × 362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.92x = 196,913.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,913.65/362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.58

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