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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.28, 544.62 and 361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.28, 544.62 and 361.32 is: 538.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.28 : 544.62 = 361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.28/544.62 = 361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.28x = 544.62 × 361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.28x = 196,782.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,782.10/365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.72

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