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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366, 548.39 and 297.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366, 548.39 and 297.66 is: 445.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366 : 548.39 = 297.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366/548.39 = 297.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366x = 548.39 × 297.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366x = 163,232.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,232.28/366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.99

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