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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.30, 543.73 and 358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.30, 543.73 and 358.44 is: 536.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.30 : 543.73 = 358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.30/543.73 = 358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.30x = 543.73 × 358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.30x = 194,894.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,894.58/363.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.46

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