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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.60, 547.36 and 362.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.60, 547.36 and 362.94 is: 544.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.60 : 547.36 = 362.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.60/547.36 = 362.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.60x = 547.36 × 362.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.60x = 198,656.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,656.10/364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.86

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