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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.52, 549.87 and 302.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.52, 549.87 and 302.26 is: 453.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.52 : 549.87 = 302.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.52/549.87 = 302.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.52x = 549.87 × 302.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.52x = 166,199.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,199.45/366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.46

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