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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.10, 548.55 and 304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.10, 548.55 and 304.90 is: 456.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.10 : 548.55 = 304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.10/548.55 = 304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.10x = 548.55 × 304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.10x = 167,252.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,252.90/366.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.85

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