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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.78, 550.21 and 305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.78, 550.21 and 305.76 is: 458.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.78 : 550.21 = 305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.78/550.21 = 305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.78x = 550.21 × 305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.78x = 168,232.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,232.21/366.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.67

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