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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.77, 550.44 and 309.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.77, 550.44 and 309.99 is: 463.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.77 : 550.44 = 309.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.77/550.44 = 309.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.77x = 550.44 × 309.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.77x = 170,630.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,630.90/367.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.96

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