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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.93, 549.79 and 274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.93, 549.79 and 274.44 is: 411.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.93 : 549.79 = 274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.93/549.79 = 274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.93x = 549.79 × 274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.93x = 150,882.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,882.65/366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.20

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