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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.78, 550.17 and 259.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.78, 550.17 and 259.05 is: 388.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.78 : 550.17 = 259.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.78/550.17 = 259.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.78x = 550.17 × 259.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.78x = 142,521.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,521.54/366.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.58

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