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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.91, 548.19 and 308.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.91, 548.19 and 308.49 is: 462.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.91 : 548.19 = 308.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.91/548.19 = 308.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.91x = 548.19 × 308.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.91x = 169,111.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,111.13/365.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.17

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