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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.40, 548.10 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.40, 548.10 and 358.20 is: 537.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.40 : 548.10 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.40/548.10 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.40x = 548.10 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.40x = 196,329.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,329.42/365.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.30

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