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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.57, 550.35 and 293.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.57, 550.35 and 293.49 is: 440.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.57 : 550.35 = 293.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.57/550.35 = 293.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.57x = 550.35 × 293.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.57x = 161,522.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,522.22/366.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.63

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