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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.90, 549.92 and 362.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.90, 549.92 and 362.84 is: 543.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.90 : 549.92 = 362.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.90/549.92 = 362.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.90x = 549.92 × 362.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.90x = 199,532.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,532.97/366.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.83

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