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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.28, 550.16 and 303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.28, 550.16 and 303.20 is: 454.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.28 : 550.16 = 303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.28/550.16 = 303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.28x = 550.16 × 303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.28x = 166,808.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,808.51/367.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.17

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