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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.71, 549.50 and 275.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.71, 549.50 and 275.31 is: 412.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.71 : 549.50 = 275.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.71/549.50 = 275.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.71x = 549.50 × 275.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.71x = 151,281.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,281.47/366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.54

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