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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.36, 548.28 and 297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.36, 548.28 and 297.72 is: 445.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.36 : 548.28 = 297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.36/548.28 = 297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.36x = 548.28 × 297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.36x = 163,233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,233.92/366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.56

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