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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.18, 548.64 and 305.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.18, 548.64 and 305.63 is: 459.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.18 : 548.64 = 305.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.18/548.64 = 305.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.18x = 548.64 × 305.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.18x = 167,680.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,680.84/365.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.17

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