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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.50, 556.20 and 366.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.50, 556.20 and 366.36 is: 549.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.50 : 556.20 = 366.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.50/556.20 = 366.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.50x = 556.20 × 366.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.50x = 203,769.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,769.43/370.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.98

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