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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.52, 550.56 and 365.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.52, 550.56 and 365.12 is: 546.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.52 : 550.56 = 365.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.52/550.56 = 365.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.52x = 550.56 × 365.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.52x = 201,020.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,020.47/367.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.96

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