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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.29, 550.07 and 302.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.29, 550.07 and 302.92 is: 452.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.29 : 550.07 = 302.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.29/550.07 = 302.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.29x = 550.07 × 302.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.29x = 166,627.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,627.20/368.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.43

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