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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.38, 549.54 and 294.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.38, 549.54 and 294.70 is: 442.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.38 : 549.54 = 294.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.38/549.54 = 294.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.38x = 549.54 × 294.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.38x = 161,949.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,949.44/366.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.03

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