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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.88, 549.57 and 305.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.88, 549.57 and 305.81 is: 458.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.88 : 549.57 = 305.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.88/549.57 = 305.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.88x = 549.57 × 305.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.88x = 168,064.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,064.00/366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.09

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