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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.69, 551.13 and 357.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.69, 551.13 and 357.39 is: 537.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.69 : 551.13 = 357.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.69/551.13 = 357.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.69x = 551.13 × 357.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.69x = 196,968.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,968.35/366.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.15

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