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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.42, 545.55 and 363.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.42, 545.55 and 363.94 is: 544.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.42 : 545.55 = 363.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.42/545.55 = 363.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.42x = 545.55 × 363.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.42x = 198,547.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,547.47/364.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.83

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