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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.96, 549.82 and 294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.96, 549.82 and 294.04 is: 440.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.96 : 549.82 = 294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.96/549.82 = 294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.96x = 549.82 × 294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.96x = 161,669.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,669.07/366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.56

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