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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.46, 547.30 and 361.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.46, 547.30 and 361.62 is: 543.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.46 : 547.30 = 361.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.46/547.30 = 361.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.46x = 547.30 × 361.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.46x = 197,914.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,914.63/364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.04

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