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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.04, 550.28 and 294.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.04, 550.28 and 294.36 is: 442.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.04 : 550.28 = 294.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.04/550.28 = 294.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.04x = 550.28 × 294.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.04x = 161,980.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,980.42/366.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.52

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