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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.66, 550.17 and 345.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.66, 550.17 and 345.96 is: 519.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.66 : 550.17 = 345.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.66/550.17 = 345.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.66x = 550.17 × 345.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.66x = 190,336.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,336.81/366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.11

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