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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.97, 551.76 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.97, 551.76 and 366.32 is: 546.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.97 : 551.76 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.97/551.76 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.97x = 551.76 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.97x = 202,122.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,122.79/369.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.33

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