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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.42, 548.67 and 358.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.42, 548.67 and 358.94 is: 538.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.42 : 548.67 = 358.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.42/548.67 = 358.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.42x = 548.67 × 358.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.42x = 196,939.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,939.61/365.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.94

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