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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.77, 546.92 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.77, 546.92 and 363.48 is: 542.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.77 : 546.92 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.77/546.92 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.77x = 546.92 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.77x = 198,789.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,789.93/366.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.01

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