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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.82, 547.49 and 359.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.82, 547.49 and 359.42 is: 539.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.82 : 547.49 = 359.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.82/547.49 = 359.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.82x = 547.49 × 359.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.82x = 196,774.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,774.32/364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.38

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