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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.03, 549.45 and 331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.03, 549.45 and 331.20 is: 497.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.03 : 549.45 = 331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.03/549.45 = 331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.03x = 549.45 × 331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.03x = 181,977.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,977.84/366.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.17

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