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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.72, 548.57 and 359.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.72, 548.57 and 359.56 is: 539.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.72 : 548.57 = 359.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.72/548.57 = 359.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.72x = 548.57 × 359.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.72x = 197,246.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,246.96/365.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.35

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