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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.23, 544.19 and 360.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.23, 544.19 and 360.99 is: 539.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.23 : 544.19 = 360.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.23/544.19 = 360.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.23x = 544.19 × 360.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.23x = 196,445.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,445.34/364.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.34

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