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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.32, 549.46 and 301.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.32, 549.46 and 301.58 is: 451.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.32 : 549.46 = 301.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.32/549.46 = 301.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.32x = 549.46 × 301.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.32x = 165,706.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,706.15/367.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.12

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