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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.20, 550.26 and 309.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.20, 550.26 and 309.15 is: 463.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.20 : 550.26 = 309.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.20/550.26 = 309.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.20x = 550.26 × 309.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.20x = 170,112.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,112.88/367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.27

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