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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.66, 551.22 and 302.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.66, 551.22 and 302.59 is: 453.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.66 : 551.22 = 302.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.66/551.22 = 302.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.66x = 551.22 × 302.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.66x = 166,793.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,793.66/367.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.66

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