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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.80, 552.95 and 363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.80, 552.95 and 363.56 is: 548.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.80 : 552.95 = 363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.80/552.95 = 363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.80x = 552.95 × 363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.80x = 201,030.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,030.50/366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.07

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