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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.63, 550.09 and 258.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.63, 550.09 and 258.19 is: 387.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.63 : 550.09 = 258.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.63/550.09 = 258.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.63x = 550.09 × 258.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.63x = 142,026.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,026.68/366.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.39

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