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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.04, 548.10 and 280.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.04, 548.10 and 280.60 is: 420.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.04 : 548.10 = 280.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.04/548.10 = 280.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.04x = 548.10 × 280.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.04x = 153,796.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,796.86/366.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.16

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