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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.90, 545.42 and 359.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.90, 545.42 and 359.84 is: 539.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.90 : 545.42 = 359.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.90/545.42 = 359.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.90x = 545.42 × 359.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.90x = 196,263.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,263.93/363.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.33

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