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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.58, 549.87 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.58, 549.87 and 264.52 is: 396.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.58 : 549.87 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.58/549.87 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.58x = 549.87 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.58x = 145,451.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,451.61/366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.78

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