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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.08, 550.16 and 352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.08, 550.16 and 352.44 is: 529.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.08 : 550.16 = 352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.08/550.16 = 352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.08x = 550.16 × 352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.08x = 193,896.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,896.63/366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.66

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