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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.50, 549.01 and 305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.50, 549.01 and 305.44 is: 457.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.50 : 549.01 = 305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.50/549.01 = 305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.50x = 549.01 × 305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.50x = 167,685.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,685.34/366.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.53

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