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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.12, 550.66 and 308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.12, 550.66 and 308.80 is: 463.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.12 : 550.66 = 308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.12/550.66 = 308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.12x = 550.66 × 308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.12x = 170,043.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,043.81/367.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.18

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