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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.71, 549 and 280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.71, 549 and 280.40 is: 419.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.71 : 549 = 280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.71/549 = 280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.71x = 549 × 280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.71x = 153,936.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,936.86/366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.78

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