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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.08, 551.21 and 307.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.08, 551.21 and 307.53 is: 460.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.08 : 551.21 = 307.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.08/551.21 = 307.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.08x = 551.21 × 307.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.08x = 169,512.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,512.07/368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.53

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