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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.75, 550.17 and 365.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.75, 550.17 and 365.45 is: 548.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.75 : 550.17 = 365.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.75/550.17 = 365.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.75x = 550.17 × 365.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.75x = 201,056.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,056.88/366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.21

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