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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.38, 547.11 and 362.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.38, 547.11 and 362.33 is: 541.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.38 : 547.11 = 362.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.38/547.11 = 362.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.38x = 547.11 × 362.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.38x = 198,232.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,232.55/366.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.06

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