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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.42, 549.63 and 309.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.42, 549.63 and 309.18 is: 463.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.42 : 549.63 = 309.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.42/549.63 = 309.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.42x = 549.63 × 309.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.42x = 169,934.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,934.60/366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.77

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