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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.46, 547.16 and 298.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.46, 547.16 and 298.11 is: 445.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.46 : 547.16 = 298.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.46/547.16 = 298.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.46x = 547.16 × 298.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.46x = 163,114.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,114.61/366.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.11

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