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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.57, 549.86 and 294.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.57, 549.86 and 294.29 is: 441.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.57 : 549.86 = 294.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.57/549.86 = 294.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.57x = 549.86 × 294.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.57x = 161,814.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,814.08/366.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.43

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