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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.74, 548.80 and 294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.74, 548.80 and 294.08 is: 440.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.74 : 548.80 = 294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.74/548.80 = 294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.74x = 548.80 × 294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.74x = 161,391.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,391.74/366.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.08

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