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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.27, 549.54 and 263.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.27, 549.54 and 263.67 is: 395.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.27 : 549.54 = 263.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.27/549.54 = 263.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.27x = 549.54 × 263.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.27x = 144,897.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,897.21/366.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.60

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