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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.79, 550.16 and 264.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.79, 550.16 and 264.26 is: 396.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.79 : 550.16 = 264.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.79/550.16 = 264.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.79x = 550.16 × 264.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.79x = 145,385.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,385.28/366.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.37

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