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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.54, 550.16 and 298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.54, 550.16 and 298.88 is: 448.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.54 : 550.16 = 298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.54/550.16 = 298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.54x = 550.16 × 298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.54x = 164,430.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,430.76/366.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.61

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