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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.12, 552.18 and 346.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.12, 552.18 and 346.38 is: 522.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.12 : 552.18 = 346.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.12/552.18 = 346.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.12x = 552.18 × 346.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.12x = 191,264.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,264.11/366.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.41

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