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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.72, 550.50 and 258.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.72, 550.50 and 258.60 is: 388.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.72 : 550.50 = 258.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.72/550.50 = 258.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.72x = 550.50 × 258.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.72x = 142,359.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,359.30/366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.20

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