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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.24, 552.97 and 307.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.24, 552.97 and 307.84 is: 462.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.24 : 552.97 = 307.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.24/552.97 = 307.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.24x = 552.97 × 307.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.24x = 170,226.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,226.28/368.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.27

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