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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.90, 550.35 and 349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.90, 550.35 and 349.62 is: 524.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.90 : 550.35 = 349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.90/550.35 = 349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.90x = 550.35 × 349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.90x = 192,413.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,413.37/366.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.43

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