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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.39, 545.49 and 362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.39, 545.49 and 362.04 is: 543.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.39 : 545.49 = 362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.39/545.49 = 362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.39x = 545.49 × 362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.39x = 197,489.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,489.20/363.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.46

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