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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.40, 549.92 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.40, 549.92 and 354.24 is: 531.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.40 : 549.92 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.40/549.92 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.40x = 549.92 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.40x = 194,803.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,803.66/366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.67

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