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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.89, 550.71 and 276.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.89, 550.71 and 276.03 is: 414.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.89 : 550.71 = 276.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.89/550.71 = 276.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.89x = 550.71 × 276.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.89x = 152,012.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,012.48/366.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.33

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