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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.89, 552.20 and 366.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.89, 552.20 and 366.18 is: 549.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.89 : 552.20 = 366.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.89/552.20 = 366.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.89x = 552.20 × 366.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.89x = 202,202.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,202.77/367.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.63

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