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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.55, 548.88 and 242.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.55, 548.88 and 242.77 is: 363.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.55 : 548.88 = 242.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.55/548.88 = 242.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.55x = 548.88 × 242.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.55x = 133,251.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,251.60/366.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.53

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