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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.31, 552.80 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.31, 552.80 and 183.42 is: 275.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.31 : 552.80 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.31/552.80 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.31x = 552.80 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.31x = 101,393.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,393.66/368.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.29

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