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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.10, 551.55 and 306.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.10, 551.55 and 306.90 is: 459.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.10 : 551.55 = 306.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.10/551.55 = 306.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.10x = 551.55 × 306.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.10x = 169,270.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,270.70/368.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.85

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