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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.91, 550.11 and 309.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.91, 550.11 and 309.50 is: 464.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.91 : 550.11 = 309.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.91/550.11 = 309.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.91x = 550.11 × 309.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.91x = 170,260.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,260.87/366.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.04

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