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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.70, 552.86 and 362.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.70, 552.86 and 362.62 is: 546.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.70 : 552.86 = 362.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.70/552.86 = 362.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.70x = 552.86 × 362.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.70x = 200,478.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,478.09/366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.71

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