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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.77, 545.42 and 362.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.77, 545.42 and 362.47 is: 540.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.77 : 545.42 = 362.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.77/545.42 = 362.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.77x = 545.42 × 362.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.77x = 197,700.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,700.20/365.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.51

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