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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.96, 549.18 and 301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.96, 549.18 and 301.20 is: 450.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.96 : 549.18 = 301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.96/549.18 = 301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.96x = 549.18 × 301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.96x = 165,413.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,413.02/366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.77

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