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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.67, 549.39 and 258.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.67, 549.39 and 258.26 is: 386.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.67 : 549.39 = 258.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.67/549.39 = 258.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.67x = 549.39 × 258.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.67x = 141,885.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,885.46/366.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.96

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