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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.60, 549.16 and 269.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.60, 549.16 and 269.04 is: 403.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.60 : 549.16 = 269.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.60/549.16 = 269.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.60x = 549.16 × 269.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.60x = 147,746.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,746.01/366.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.02

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