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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.19, 549.24 and 305.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.19, 549.24 and 305.71 is: 458.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.19 : 549.24 = 305.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.19/549.24 = 305.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.19x = 549.24 × 305.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.19x = 167,908.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,908.16/366.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.53

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