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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.06, 548.47 and 257.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.06, 548.47 and 257.32 is: 385.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.06 : 548.47 = 257.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.06/548.47 = 257.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.06x = 548.47 × 257.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.06x = 141,132.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,132.30/366.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.54

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