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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 546.28 and 358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 546.28 and 358.60 is: 538.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 546.28 = 358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/546.28 = 358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 546.28 × 358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 195,896.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,896.01/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.06

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