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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.37, 550.01 and 365.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.37, 550.01 and 365.67 is: 545.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.37 : 550.01 = 365.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.37/550.01 = 365.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.37x = 550.01 × 365.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.37x = 201,123.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,123.07/368.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.98

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