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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.41, 549.42 and 262.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.41, 549.42 and 262.23 is: 393.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.41 : 549.42 = 262.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.41/549.42 = 262.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.41x = 549.42 × 262.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.41x = 144,074.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,074.41/366.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.21

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