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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.81, 547.49 and 359.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.81, 547.49 and 359.41 is: 539.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.81 : 547.49 = 359.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.81/547.49 = 359.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.81x = 547.49 × 359.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.81x = 196,771.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,771.58/364.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.38

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