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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.16, 541.30 and 360.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.16, 541.30 and 360.33 is: 537.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.16 : 541.30 = 360.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.16/541.30 = 360.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.16x = 541.30 × 360.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.16x = 195,046.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,046.63/363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.08

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