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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.22, 549.75 and 258.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.22, 549.75 and 258.10 is: 387.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.22 : 549.75 = 258.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.22/549.75 = 258.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.22x = 549.75 × 258.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.22x = 141,890.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,890.48/366.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.45

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