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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.92, 551.16 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.92, 551.16 and 303.12 is: 454.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.92 : 551.16 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.92/551.16 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.92x = 551.16 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.92x = 167,067.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,067.62/367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.09

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