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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.72, 546.11 and 354.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.72, 546.11 and 354.51 is: 532.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.72 : 546.11 = 354.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.72/546.11 = 354.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.72x = 546.11 × 354.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.72x = 193,599.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,599.68/363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.28

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