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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.38, 550.18 and 350.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.38, 550.18 and 350.58 is: 526.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.38 : 550.18 = 350.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.38/550.18 = 350.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.38x = 550.18 × 350.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.38x = 192,882.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,882.63/366.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.46

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