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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.89, 550.70 and 365.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.89, 550.70 and 365.18 is: 548.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.89 : 550.70 = 365.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.89/550.70 = 365.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.89x = 550.70 × 365.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.89x = 201,102.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,102.80/366.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.13

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