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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.18, 544.86 and 356.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.18, 544.86 and 356.87 is: 532.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.18 : 544.86 = 356.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.18/544.86 = 356.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.18x = 544.86 × 356.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.18x = 194,445.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,445.55/365.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.47

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