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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.03, 549.23 and 268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.03, 549.23 and 268.64 is: 403.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.03 : 549.23 = 268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.03/549.23 = 268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.03x = 549.23 × 268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.03x = 147,541.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,541.06/366.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.08

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