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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.12, 551.81 and 303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.12, 551.81 and 303.32 is: 454.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.12 : 551.81 = 303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.12/551.81 = 303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.12x = 551.81 × 303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.12x = 167,375.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,375.01/368.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.68

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