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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.83, 549.53 and 263.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.83, 549.53 and 263.87 is: 395.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.83 : 549.53 = 263.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.83/549.53 = 263.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.83x = 549.53 × 263.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.83x = 145,003.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,003.16/366.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.29

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