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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.82, 549.90 and 264.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.82, 549.90 and 264.22 is: 396.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.82 : 549.90 = 264.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.82/549.90 = 264.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.82x = 549.90 × 264.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.82x = 145,294.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,294.58/366.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.09

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