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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.63, 547.48 and 362.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.63, 547.48 and 362.58 is: 541.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.63 : 547.48 = 362.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.63/547.48 = 362.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.63x = 547.48 × 362.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.63x = 198,504.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,504.39/366.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.43

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