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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.43, 547.88 and 362.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.43, 547.88 and 362.63 is: 545.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.43 : 547.88 = 362.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.43/547.88 = 362.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.43x = 547.88 × 362.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.43x = 198,673.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,673.17/364.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.17

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