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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.38, 549.50 and 257.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.38, 549.50 and 257.84 is: 386.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.38 : 549.50 = 257.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.38/549.50 = 257.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.38x = 549.50 × 257.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.38x = 141,680.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,680.98/366.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.71

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