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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.40, 539.67 and 366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.40, 539.67 and 366.40 is: 539.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.40 : 539.67 = 366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.40/539.67 = 366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.40x = 539.67 × 366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.40x = 197,735.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,735.09/366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.67

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