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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.48, 549.99 and 332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.48, 549.99 and 332.46 is: 498.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.48 : 549.99 = 332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.48/549.99 = 332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.48x = 549.99 × 332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.48x = 182,849.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,849.68/366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.93

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