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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.34, 549.54 and 298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.34, 549.54 and 298.44 is: 447.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.34 : 549.54 = 298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.34/549.54 = 298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.34x = 549.54 × 298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.34x = 164,004.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,004.72/366.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.68

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