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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.36, 549.84 and 351.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.36, 549.84 and 351.78 is: 527.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.36 : 549.84 = 351.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.36/549.84 = 351.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.36x = 549.84 × 351.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.36x = 193,422.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,422.72/366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.96

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