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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.34, 546.55 and 296.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.34, 546.55 and 296.44 is: 444.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.34 : 546.55 = 296.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.34/546.55 = 296.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.34x = 546.55 × 296.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.34x = 162,017.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,017.17/364.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.68

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