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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366, 552.05 and 361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366, 552.05 and 361.76 is: 545.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366 : 552.05 = 361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366/552.05 = 361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366x = 552.05 × 361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366x = 199,705.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,705.04/366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.64

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