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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.21, 549.57 and 275.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.21, 549.57 and 275.10 is: 412.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.21 : 549.57 = 275.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.21/549.57 = 275.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.21x = 549.57 × 275.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.21x = 151,186.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,186.71/366.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.84

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