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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.94, 551.22 and 264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.94, 551.22 and 264.88 is: 397.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.94 : 551.22 = 264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.94/551.22 = 264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.94x = 551.22 × 264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.94x = 146,007.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,007.15/366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.90

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