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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.93, 549.93 and 289.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.93, 549.93 and 289.59 is: 434.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.93 : 549.93 = 289.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.93/549.93 = 289.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.93x = 549.93 × 289.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.93x = 159,254.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,254.23/366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.02

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