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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.16, 549.11 and 263.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.16, 549.11 and 263.14 is: 394.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.16 : 549.11 = 263.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.16/549.11 = 263.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.16x = 549.11 × 263.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.16x = 144,492.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,492.81/366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.62

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