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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.28, 551.73 and 307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.28, 551.73 and 307.68 is: 460.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.28 : 551.73 = 307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.28/551.73 = 307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.28x = 551.73 × 307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.28x = 169,756.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,756.29/368.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.94

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