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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.40, 544.17 and 360.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.40, 544.17 and 360.62 is: 538.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.40 : 544.17 = 360.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.40/544.17 = 360.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.40x = 544.17 × 360.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.40x = 196,238.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,238.59/364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.53

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