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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.34, 548.31 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.34, 548.31 and 362.88 is: 540.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.34 : 548.31 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.34/548.31 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.34x = 548.31 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.34x = 198,970.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,970.73/368.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.18

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