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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.60, 549.10 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.60, 549.10 and 363.60 is: 549.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.60 : 549.10 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.60/549.10 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.60x = 549.10 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.60x = 199,652.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,652.76/363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.10

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