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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.46, 549.07 and 293.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.46, 549.07 and 293.54 is: 439.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.46 : 549.07 = 293.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.46/549.07 = 293.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.46x = 549.07 × 293.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.46x = 161,174.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,174.01/366.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.81

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