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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.64, 549 and 305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.64, 549 and 305.56 is: 457.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.64 : 549 = 305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.64/549 = 305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.64x = 549 × 305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.64x = 167,752.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,752.44/366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.54

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