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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.03, 547.62 and 355.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.03, 547.62 and 355.01 is: 532.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.03 : 547.62 = 355.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.03/547.62 = 355.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.03x = 547.62 × 355.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.03x = 194,406.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,406.06/365.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.58

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