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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.31, 546.98 and 297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.31, 546.98 and 297.06 is: 443.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.31 : 546.98 = 297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.31/546.98 = 297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.31x = 546.98 × 297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.31x = 162,485.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,485.88/366.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.57

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