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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.46, 549.92 and 257.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.46, 549.92 and 257.00 is: 385.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.46 : 549.92 = 257.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.46/549.92 = 257.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.46x = 549.92 × 257.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.46x = 141,327.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,327.33/366.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.66

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