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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.26, 545.50 and 360.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.26, 545.50 and 360.43 is: 541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.26 : 545.50 = 360.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.26/545.50 = 360.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.26x = 545.50 × 360.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.26x = 196,610.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,610.04/363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.24

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