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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.26, 549.52 and 293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.26, 549.52 and 293.04 is: 439.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.26 : 549.52 = 293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.26/549.52 = 293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.26x = 549.52 × 293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.26x = 161,030.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,030.61/366.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.67

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