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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.66, 548.98 and 258.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.66, 548.98 and 258.39 is: 386.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.66 : 548.98 = 258.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.66/548.98 = 258.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.66x = 548.98 × 258.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.66x = 141,850.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,850.30/366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.87

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