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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.48, 548.28 and 275.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.48, 548.28 and 275.40 is: 412.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.48 : 548.28 = 275.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.48/548.28 = 275.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.48x = 548.28 × 275.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.48x = 150,996.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,996.31/366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.02

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