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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.64, 549.42 and 309.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.64, 549.42 and 309.04 is: 463.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.64 : 549.42 = 309.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.64/549.42 = 309.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.64x = 549.42 × 309.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.64x = 169,792.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,792.76/366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.10

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