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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.18, 546.35 and 357.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.18, 546.35 and 357.87 is: 533.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.18 : 546.35 = 357.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.18/546.35 = 357.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.18x = 546.35 × 357.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.18x = 195,522.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,522.27/366.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.95

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