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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.81, 549.62 and 353.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.81, 549.62 and 353.15 is: 529.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.81 : 549.62 = 353.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.81/549.62 = 353.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.81x = 549.62 × 353.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.81x = 194,096.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,096.44/366.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.15

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