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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.30, 549.42 and 275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.30, 549.42 and 275.46 is: 413.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.30 : 549.42 = 275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.30/549.42 = 275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.30x = 549.42 × 275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.30x = 151,343.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,343.23/366.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.17

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