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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.53, 550.07 and 274.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.53, 550.07 and 274.21 is: 411.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.53 : 550.07 = 274.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.53/550.07 = 274.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.53x = 550.07 × 274.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.53x = 150,834.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,834.69/366.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.52

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