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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.68, 549.47 and 357.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.68, 549.47 and 357.62 is: 535.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.68 : 549.47 = 357.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.68/549.47 = 357.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.68x = 549.47 × 357.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.68x = 196,496.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,496.93/366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.89

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