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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.53, 549.88 and 258.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.53, 549.88 and 258.53 is: 387.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.53 : 549.88 = 258.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.53/549.88 = 258.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.53x = 549.88 × 258.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.53x = 142,157.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,157.08/366.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.85

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