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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.80, 545.98 and 359.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.80, 545.98 and 359.94 is: 538.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.80 : 545.98 = 359.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.80/545.98 = 359.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.80x = 545.98 × 359.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.80x = 196,520.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,520.04/364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.71

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