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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.99, 550.73 and 303.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.99, 550.73 and 303.63 is: 455.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.99 : 550.73 = 303.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.99/550.73 = 303.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.99x = 550.73 × 303.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.99x = 167,216.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,216.63/366.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.64

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