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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.59, 548.83 and 285.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.59, 548.83 and 285.19 is: 426.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.59 : 548.83 = 285.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.59/548.83 = 285.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.59x = 548.83 × 285.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.59x = 156,519.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,519.77/366.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.96

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