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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.17, 548.71 and 357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.17, 548.71 and 357.12 is: 535.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.17 : 548.71 = 357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.17/548.71 = 357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.17x = 548.71 × 357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.17x = 195,955.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,955.32/366.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.15

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