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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.77, 548.93 and 294.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.77, 548.93 and 294.49 is: 441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.77 : 548.93 = 294.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.77/548.93 = 294.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.77x = 548.93 × 294.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.77x = 161,652.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,652.92/365.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.95

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