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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.40, 546.72 and 358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.40, 546.72 and 358.12 is: 534.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.40 : 546.72 = 358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.40/546.72 = 358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.40x = 546.72 × 358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.40x = 195,791.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,791.37/366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.37

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