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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.76, 550.44 and 258.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.76, 550.44 and 258.64 is: 388.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.76 : 550.44 = 258.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.76/550.44 = 258.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.76x = 550.44 × 258.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.76x = 142,365.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,365.80/366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.17

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