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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.77, 546.91 and 363.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.77, 546.91 and 363.47 is: 541.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.77 : 546.91 = 363.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.77/546.91 = 363.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.77x = 546.91 × 363.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.77x = 198,785.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,785.38/366.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.99

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