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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.29, 550.97 and 306.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.29, 550.97 and 306.27 is: 459.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.29 : 550.97 = 306.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.29/550.97 = 306.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.29x = 550.97 × 306.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.29x = 168,744.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,744.05/367.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.43

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