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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.68, 546.18 and 359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.68, 546.18 and 359.40 is: 535.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.68 : 546.18 = 359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.68/546.18 = 359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.68x = 546.18 × 359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.68x = 196,297.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,297.09/366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.34

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