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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.98, 551.82 and 309.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.98, 551.82 and 309.93 is: 464.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.98 : 551.82 = 309.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.98/551.82 = 309.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.98x = 551.82 × 309.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.98x = 171,025.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,025.57/367.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.77

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