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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.26, 550.42 and 300.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.26, 550.42 and 300.65 is: 451.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.26 : 550.42 = 300.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.26/550.42 = 300.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.26x = 550.42 × 300.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.26x = 165,485.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,485.76/366.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.82

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