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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.08, 550.77 and 307.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.08, 550.77 and 307.24 is: 459.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.08 : 550.77 = 307.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.08/550.77 = 307.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.08x = 550.77 × 307.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.08x = 169,218.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,218.57/368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.73

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