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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.86, 545.88 and 362.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.86, 545.88 and 362.22 is: 541.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.86 : 545.88 = 362.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.86/545.88 = 362.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.86x = 545.88 × 362.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.86x = 197,728.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,728.65/364.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.93

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