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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.52, 544.56 and 361.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.52, 544.56 and 361.12 is: 540.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.52 : 544.56 = 361.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.52/544.56 = 361.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.52x = 544.56 × 361.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.52x = 196,651.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,651.51/363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.96

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