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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.50, 548.78 and 289.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.50, 548.78 and 289.62 is: 433.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.50 : 548.78 = 289.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.50/548.78 = 289.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.50x = 548.78 × 289.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.50x = 158,936.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,936.22/366.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.66

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