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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.92, 544.59 and 359.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.92, 544.59 and 359.99 is: 540.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.92 : 544.59 = 359.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.92/544.59 = 359.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.92x = 544.59 × 359.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.92x = 196,046.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,046.95/362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.19

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