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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.04, 548.54 and 284.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.04, 548.54 and 284.52 is: 426.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.04 : 548.54 = 284.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.04/548.54 = 284.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.04x = 548.54 × 284.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.04x = 156,070.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,070.60/366.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.38

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