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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.93, 550.29 and 263.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.93, 550.29 and 263.90 is: 395.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.93 : 550.29 = 263.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.93/550.29 = 263.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.93x = 550.29 × 263.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.93x = 145,220.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,220.21/366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.78

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