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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.40, 548.94 and 308.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.40, 548.94 and 308.98 is: 462.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.40 : 548.94 = 308.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.40/548.94 = 308.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.40x = 548.94 × 308.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.40x = 169,611.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,611.48/366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.91

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