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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.48, 550.35 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.48, 550.35 and 351 is: 527.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.48 : 550.35 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.48/550.35 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.48x = 550.35 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.48x = 193,172.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,172.85/366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.10

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