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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.30, 549.25 and 323.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.30, 549.25 and 323.07 is: 484.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.30 : 549.25 = 323.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.30/549.25 = 323.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.30x = 549.25 × 323.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.30x = 177,443.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,443.33/366.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.42

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