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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.80, 551.55 and 307.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.80, 551.55 and 307.40 is: 462.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.80 : 551.55 = 307.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.80/551.55 = 307.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.80x = 551.55 × 307.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.80x = 169,546.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,546.47/366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.23

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