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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.46, 548.40 and 308.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.46, 548.40 and 308.74 is: 462.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.46 : 548.40 = 308.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.46/548.40 = 308.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.46x = 548.40 × 308.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.46x = 169,313.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,313.02/366.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.02

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