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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.65, 550.58 and 301.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.65, 550.58 and 301.65 is: 452.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.65 : 550.58 = 301.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.65/550.58 = 301.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.65x = 550.58 × 301.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.65x = 166,082.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,082.46/366.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.97

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