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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.72, 549.47 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.72, 549.47 and 301.92 is: 452.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.72 : 549.47 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.72/549.47 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.72x = 549.47 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.72x = 165,894.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,894.47/366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.37

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