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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.24, 551.24 and 366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.24, 551.24 and 366.52 is: 550.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.24 : 551.24 = 366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.24/551.24 = 366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.24x = 551.24 × 366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.24x = 202,040.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,040.48/367.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.16

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