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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.44, 549.38 and 183.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.44, 549.38 and 183.59 is: 275.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.44 : 549.38 = 183.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.44/549.38 = 183.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.44x = 549.38 × 183.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.44x = 100,857.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,857.01/366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.24

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