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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.27, 550.35 and 275.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.27, 550.35 and 275.55 is: 414.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.27 : 550.35 = 275.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.27/550.35 = 275.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.27x = 550.35 × 275.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.27x = 151,648.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,648.94/366.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.04

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