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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.17, 550 and 302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.17, 550 and 302.08 is: 453.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.17 : 550 = 302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.17/550 = 302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.17x = 550 × 302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.17x = 166,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,144/366.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.73

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