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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.36, 546.75 and 361.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.36, 546.75 and 361.43 is: 542.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.36 : 546.75 = 361.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.36/546.75 = 361.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.36x = 546.75 × 361.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.36x = 197,611.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,611.85/364.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.35

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