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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.70, 549.15 and 362.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.70, 549.15 and 362.86 is: 544.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.70 : 549.15 = 362.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.70/549.15 = 362.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.70x = 549.15 × 362.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.70x = 199,264.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,264.57/365.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.89

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