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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.40, 590.48 and 366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.40, 590.48 and 366.60 is: 550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.40 : 590.48 = 366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.40/590.48 = 366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.40x = 590.48 × 366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.40x = 216,469.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,469.97/393.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.25

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