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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.31, 550.28 and 263.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.31, 550.28 and 263.85 is: 396.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.31 : 550.28 = 263.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.31/550.28 = 263.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.31x = 550.28 × 263.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.31x = 145,191.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,191.38/366.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.36

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