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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.17, 549.23 and 263.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.17, 549.23 and 263.63 is: 395.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.17 : 549.23 = 263.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.17/549.23 = 263.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.17x = 549.23 × 263.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.17x = 144,793.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,793.56/366.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.43

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