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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.56, 550.08 and 294.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.56, 550.08 and 294.56 is: 442.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.56 : 550.08 = 294.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.56/550.08 = 294.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.56x = 550.08 × 294.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.56x = 162,031.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,031.56/366.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.03

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