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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.36, 548.82 and 280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.36, 548.82 and 280.44 is: 420.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.36 : 548.82 = 280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.36/548.82 = 280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.36x = 548.82 × 280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.36x = 153,911.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,911.08/366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.11

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