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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.93, 545.56 and 363.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.93, 545.56 and 363.27 is: 540.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.93 : 545.56 = 363.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.93/545.56 = 363.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.93x = 545.56 × 363.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.93x = 198,184.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,184.67/366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.12

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