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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.63, 550.95 and 264.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.63, 550.95 and 264.11 is: 396.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.63 : 550.95 = 264.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.63/550.95 = 264.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.63x = 550.95 × 264.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.63x = 145,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,512.24/366.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.90

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