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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.74, 552.22 and 307.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.74, 552.22 and 307.34 is: 461.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.74 : 552.22 = 307.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.74/552.22 = 307.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.74x = 552.22 × 307.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.74x = 169,719.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,719.29/367.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.52

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