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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.17, 549.99 and 285.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.17, 549.99 and 285.50 is: 428.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.17 : 549.99 = 285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.17/549.99 = 285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.17x = 549.99 × 285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.17x = 157,023.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,023.52/366.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.83

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