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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.78, 550.38 and 269.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.78, 550.38 and 269.49 is: 404.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.78 : 550.38 = 269.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.78/550.38 = 269.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.78x = 550.38 × 269.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.78x = 148,321.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,321.91/366.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.39

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