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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.08, 551.07 and 306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.08, 551.07 and 306.06 is: 459.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.08 : 551.07 = 306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.08/551.07 = 306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.08x = 551.07 × 306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.08x = 168,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,660.48/367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.47

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