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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.77, 549.53 and 258.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.77, 549.53 and 258.33 is: 387.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.77 : 549.53 = 258.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.77/549.53 = 258.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.77x = 549.53 × 258.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.77x = 141,960.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,960.08/366.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.06

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