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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.76, 541.52 and 361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.76, 541.52 and 361.60 is: 538.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.76 : 541.52 = 361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.76/541.52 = 361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.76x = 541.52 × 361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.76x = 195,813.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,813.63/363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.30

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