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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.52, 549.09 and 284.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.52, 549.09 and 284.97 is: 426.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.52 : 549.09 = 284.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.52/549.09 = 284.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.52x = 549.09 × 284.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.52x = 156,474.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,474.18/366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.92

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