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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.01, 549 and 305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.01, 549 and 305 is: 457.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.01 : 549 = 305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.01/549 = 305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.01x = 549 × 305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.01x = 167,445
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,445/366.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.49

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