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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.08, 548.51 and 257.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.08, 548.51 and 257.67 is: 386.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.08 : 548.51 = 257.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.08/548.51 = 257.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.08x = 548.51 × 257.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.08x = 141,333.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,333.28/366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.08

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