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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.58, 544.64 and 364.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.58, 544.64 and 364.86 is: 543.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.58 : 544.64 = 364.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.58/544.64 = 364.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.58x = 544.64 × 364.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.58x = 198,715.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,715.53/365.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.56

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