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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.62, 547.83 and 359.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.62, 547.83 and 359.78 is: 537.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.62 : 547.83 = 359.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.62/547.83 = 359.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.62x = 547.83 × 359.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.62x = 197,096.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,096.48/366.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.60

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