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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.67, 550.88 and 307.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.67, 550.88 and 307.13 is: 461.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.67 : 550.88 = 307.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.67/550.88 = 307.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.67x = 550.88 × 307.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.67x = 169,191.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,191.77/366.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.43

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