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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.06, 551.07 and 303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.06, 551.07 and 303.84 is: 454.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.06 : 551.07 = 303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.06/551.07 = 303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.06x = 551.07 × 303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.06x = 167,437.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,437.11/368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.91

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