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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.19, 548.46 and 261.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.19, 548.46 and 261.88 is: 392.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.19 : 548.46 = 261.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.19/548.46 = 261.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.19x = 548.46 × 261.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.19x = 143,630.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,630.24/366.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.23

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