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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.93, 549.79 and 258.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.93, 549.79 and 258.19 is: 386.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.93 : 549.79 = 258.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.93/549.79 = 258.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.93x = 549.79 × 258.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.93x = 141,948.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,948.26/366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.85

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