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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.35, 549.53 and 361.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.35, 549.53 and 361.79 is: 542.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.35 : 549.53 = 361.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.35/549.53 = 361.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.35x = 549.53 × 361.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.35x = 198,812.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,812.65/366.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.69

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