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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.36, 548.28 and 294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.36, 548.28 and 294.08 is: 441.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.36 : 548.28 = 294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.36/548.28 = 294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.36x = 548.28 × 294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.36x = 161,235.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,235.44/365.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.31

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