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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.28, 551.18 and 303.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.28, 551.18 and 303.27 is: 453.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.28 : 551.18 = 303.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.28/551.18 = 303.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.28x = 551.18 × 303.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.28x = 167,154.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,154.84/368.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.88

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