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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.73, 550.31 and 301.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.73, 550.31 and 301.94 is: 451.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.73 : 550.31 = 301.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.73/550.31 = 301.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.73x = 550.31 × 301.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.73x = 166,156.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,156.34/367.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.85

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