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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.84, 550.29 and 298.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.84, 550.29 and 298.94 is: 448.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.84 : 550.29 = 298.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.84/550.29 = 298.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.84x = 550.29 × 298.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.84x = 164,503.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,503.69/366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.43

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