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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.20, 552.38 and 307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.20, 552.38 and 307 is: 460.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.20 : 552.38 = 307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.20/552.38 = 307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.20x = 552.38 × 307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.20x = 169,580.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,580.66/368.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.57

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