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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.32, 550.96 and 302.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.32, 550.96 and 302.58 is: 452.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.32 : 550.96 = 302.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.32/550.96 = 302.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.32x = 550.96 × 302.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.32x = 166,709.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,709.48/368.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.62

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