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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.96, 548.40 and 293.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.96, 548.40 and 293.96 is: 440.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.96 : 548.40 = 293.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.96/548.40 = 293.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.96x = 548.40 × 293.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.96x = 161,207.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,207.66/365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.51

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