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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.80, 548.28 and 360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.80, 548.28 and 360.48 is: 541.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.80 : 548.28 = 360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.80/548.28 = 360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.80x = 548.28 × 360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.80x = 197,643.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,643.97/364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.79

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