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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.88, 550.74 and 306.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.88, 550.74 and 306.46 is: 458.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.88 : 550.74 = 306.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.88/550.74 = 306.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.88x = 550.74 × 306.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.88x = 168,779.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,779.78/367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.79

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