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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.37, 550.51 and 361.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.37, 550.51 and 361.13 is: 545.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.37 : 550.51 = 361.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.37/550.51 = 361.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.37x = 550.51 × 361.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.37x = 198,804.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,804.05/364.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.62

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