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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.60, 549.66 and 328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.60, 549.66 and 328.20 is: 492.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.60 : 549.66 = 328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.60/549.66 = 328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.60x = 549.66 × 328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.60x = 180,398.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,398.41/366.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.09

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