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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.56, 550.20 and 275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.56, 550.20 and 275.48 is: 413.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.56 : 550.20 = 275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.56/550.20 = 275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.56x = 550.20 × 275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.56x = 151,569.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,569.10/366.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.49

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