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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.70, 547.65 and 361.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.70, 547.65 and 361.86 is: 543.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.70 : 547.65 = 361.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.70/547.65 = 361.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.70x = 547.65 × 361.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.70x = 198,172.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,172.63/364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.39

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