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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.67, 549.38 and 306.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.67, 549.38 and 306.13 is: 459.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.67 : 549.38 = 306.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.67/549.38 = 306.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.67x = 549.38 × 306.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.67x = 168,181.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,181.70/365.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.93

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