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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.63, 558.36 and 366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.63, 558.36 and 366.66 is: 553.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.63 : 558.36 = 366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.63/558.36 = 366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.63x = 558.36 × 366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.63x = 204,728.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,728.28/369.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.87

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