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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.57, 549.99 and 365.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.57, 549.99 and 365.43 is: 548.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.57 : 549.99 = 365.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.57/549.99 = 365.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.57x = 549.99 × 365.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.57x = 200,982.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,982.85/366.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.28

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