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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.47, 549.79 and 363.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.47, 549.79 and 363.89 is: 545.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.47 : 549.79 = 363.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.47/549.79 = 363.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.47x = 549.79 × 363.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.47x = 200,063.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,063.55/366.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.91

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