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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.57, 551.57 and 303.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.57, 551.57 and 303.14 is: 454.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.57 : 551.57 = 303.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.57/551.57 = 303.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.57x = 551.57 × 303.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.57x = 167,202.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,202.79/367.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.89

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