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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.29, 548.58 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.29, 548.58 and 301.92 is: 450.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.29 : 548.58 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.29/548.58 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.29x = 548.58 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.29x = 165,627.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,627.27/367.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.94

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