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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.10, 549.36 and 296.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.10, 549.36 and 296.78 is: 445.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.10 : 549.36 = 296.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.10/549.36 = 296.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.10x = 549.36 × 296.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.10x = 163,039.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,039.06/366.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.34

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