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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.94, 549.94 and 279.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.94, 549.94 and 279.95 is: 419.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.94 : 549.94 = 279.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.94/549.94 = 279.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.94x = 549.94 × 279.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.94x = 153,955.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,955.68/366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.57

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