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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.99, 550.35 and 309.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.99, 550.35 and 309.62 is: 464.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.99 : 550.35 = 309.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.99/550.35 = 309.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.99x = 550.35 × 309.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.99x = 170,396.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,396.62/366.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.31

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