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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.63, 548.91 and 268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.63, 548.91 and 268.82 is: 402.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.63 : 548.91 = 268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.63/548.91 = 268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.63x = 548.91 × 268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.63x = 147,557.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,557.30/366.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.47

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