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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.66, 552.42 and 366.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.66, 552.42 and 366.98 is: 549.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.66 : 552.42 = 366.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.66/552.42 = 366.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.66x = 552.42 × 366.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.66x = 202,724.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,724.33/368.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.89

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