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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.90, 550.44 and 258.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.90, 550.44 and 258.90 is: 388.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.90 : 550.44 = 258.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.90/550.44 = 258.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.90x = 550.44 × 258.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.90x = 142,508.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,508.92/366.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.41

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