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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.21, 549.41 and 258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.21, 549.41 and 258.68 is: 388.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.21 : 549.41 = 258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.21/549.41 = 258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.21x = 549.41 × 258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.21x = 142,117.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,117.34/366.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.08

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