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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.52, 550.26 and 362.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.52, 550.26 and 362.44 is: 544.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.52 : 550.26 = 362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.52/550.26 = 362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.52x = 550.26 × 362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.52x = 199,436.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,436.23/366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.13

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