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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.87, 548.81 and 360.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.87, 548.81 and 360.07 is: 540.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.87 : 548.81 = 360.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.87/548.81 = 360.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.87x = 548.81 × 360.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.87x = 197,610.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,610.02/365.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.11

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