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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.09, 551.13 and 363.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.09, 551.13 and 363.22 is: 545.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.09 : 551.13 = 363.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.09/551.13 = 363.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.09x = 551.13 × 363.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.09x = 200,180.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,180.88/367.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.32

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