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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.60, 549.90 and 346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.60, 549.90 and 346.80 is: 520.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.60 : 549.90 = 346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.60/549.90 = 346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.60x = 549.90 × 346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.60x = 190,705.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,705.32/366.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.20

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