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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.20, 548.49 and 268.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.20, 548.49 and 268.87 is: 402.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.20 : 548.49 = 268.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.20/548.49 = 268.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.20x = 548.49 × 268.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.20x = 147,468.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,468.42/366.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.70

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