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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.99, 549.59 and 305.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.99, 549.59 and 305.57 is: 458.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.99 : 549.59 = 305.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.99/549.59 = 305.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.99x = 549.59 × 305.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.99x = 167,938.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,938.06/365.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.87

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