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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.60, 549.09 and 316.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.60, 549.09 and 316.02 is: 473.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.60 : 549.09 = 316.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.60/549.09 = 316.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.60x = 549.09 × 316.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.60x = 173,523.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,523.42/366.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.33

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