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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.37, 549.97 and 289.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.37, 549.97 and 289.59 is: 434.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.37 : 549.97 = 289.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.37/549.97 = 289.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.37x = 549.97 × 289.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.37x = 159,263.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,263.06/366.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.71

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