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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.30, 545.48 and 356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.30, 545.48 and 356.82 is: 535.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.30 : 545.48 = 356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.30/545.48 = 356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.30x = 545.48 × 356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.30x = 194,638.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,638.17/363.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.75

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