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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.72, 550.44 and 299.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.72, 550.44 and 299.07 is: 448.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.72 : 550.44 = 299.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.72/550.44 = 299.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.72x = 550.44 × 299.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.72x = 164,618.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,618.03/366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.89

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