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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.92, 550.92 and 360.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.92, 550.92 and 360.44 is: 541.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.92 : 550.92 = 360.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.92/550.92 = 360.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.92x = 550.92 × 360.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.92x = 198,573.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,573.60/366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.19

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