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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.15, 548.61 and 257.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.15, 548.61 and 257.71 is: 386.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.15 : 548.61 = 257.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.15/548.61 = 257.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.15x = 548.61 × 257.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.15x = 141,380.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,380.52/366.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.13

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