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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.16, 545.76 and 363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.16, 545.76 and 363.32 is: 541.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.16 : 545.76 = 363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.16/545.76 = 363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.16x = 545.76 × 363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.16x = 198,285.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,285.52/366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.53

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