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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.46, 549.15 and 294.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.46, 549.15 and 294.46 is: 441.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.46 : 549.15 = 294.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.46/549.15 = 294.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.46x = 549.15 × 294.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.46x = 161,702.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,702.71/366.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.26

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