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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.24, 545.34 and 354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.24, 545.34 and 354.72 is: 532.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.24 : 545.34 = 354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.24/545.34 = 354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.24x = 545.34 × 354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.24x = 193,443.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,443.00/363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.55

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