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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.50, 552.47 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.50, 552.47 and 361.04 is: 544.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.50 : 552.47 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.50/552.47 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.50x = 552.47 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.50x = 199,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,459.20/366.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.22

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