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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.64, 548.87 and 243.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.64, 548.87 and 243.01 is: 363.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.64 : 548.87 = 243.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.64/548.87 = 243.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.64x = 548.87 × 243.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.64x = 133,380.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,380.90/366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.79

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