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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.49, 549.74 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.49, 549.74 and 298.32 is: 447.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.49 : 549.74 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.49/549.74 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.49x = 549.74 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.49x = 163,998.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,998.71/366.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.48

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