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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.80, 544.48 and 358.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.80, 544.48 and 358.94 is: 537.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.80 : 544.48 = 358.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.80/544.48 = 358.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.80x = 544.48 × 358.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.80x = 195,435.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,435.65/363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.21

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