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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366, 546.98 and 293.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366, 546.98 and 293.52 is: 438.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366 : 546.98 = 293.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366/546.98 = 293.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366x = 546.98 × 293.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366x = 160,549.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,549.57/366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.66

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