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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.57, 550.20 and 278.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.57, 550.20 and 278.43 is: 417.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.57 : 550.20 = 278.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.57/550.20 = 278.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.57x = 550.20 × 278.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.57x = 153,192.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,192.19/366.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.91

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