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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.38, 548.49 and 304.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.38, 548.49 and 304.96 is: 456.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.38 : 548.49 = 304.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.38/548.49 = 304.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.38x = 548.49 × 304.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.38x = 167,264.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,264.77/366.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.53

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