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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.36, 545.25 and 360.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.36, 545.25 and 360.43 is: 540.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.36 : 545.25 = 360.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.36/545.25 = 360.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.36x = 545.25 × 360.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.36x = 196,524.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,524.46/363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.85

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