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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.26, 549.56 and 274.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.26, 549.56 and 274.54 is: 411.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.26 : 549.56 = 274.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.26/549.56 = 274.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.26x = 549.56 × 274.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.26x = 150,876.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,876.20/366.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.94

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