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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.53, 550.19 and 289.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.53, 550.19 and 289.98 is: 435.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.53 : 550.19 = 289.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.53/550.19 = 289.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.53x = 550.19 × 289.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.53x = 159,544.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,544.82/366.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.29

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