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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.74, 549.22 and 305.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.74, 549.22 and 305.34 is: 458.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.74 : 549.22 = 305.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.74/549.22 = 305.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.74x = 549.22 × 305.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.74x = 167,698.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,698.83/365.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.52

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