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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.52, 546.06 and 362.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.52, 546.06 and 362.12 is: 542.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.52 : 546.06 = 362.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.52/546.06 = 362.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.52x = 546.06 × 362.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.52x = 197,739.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,739.25/364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.46

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