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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.96, 550.92 and 299.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.96, 550.92 and 299.32 is: 449.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.96 : 550.92 = 299.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.96/550.92 = 299.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.96x = 550.92 × 299.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.96x = 164,901.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,901.37/366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.37

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