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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.48, 545.64 and 361.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.48, 545.64 and 361.38 is: 538.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.48 : 545.64 = 361.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.48/545.64 = 361.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.48x = 545.64 × 361.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.48x = 197,183.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,183.38/366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.05

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