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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.63, 550.08 and 285.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.63, 550.08 and 285.54 is: 428.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.63 : 550.08 = 285.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.63/550.08 = 285.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.63x = 550.08 × 285.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.63x = 157,069.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,069.84/366.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.42

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