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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.52, 549.99 and 301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.52, 549.99 and 301.70 is: 451.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.52 : 549.99 = 301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.52/549.99 = 301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.52x = 549.99 × 301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.52x = 165,933.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,933.36/367.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.50

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