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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.37, 552.79 and 305.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.37, 552.79 and 305.01 is: 457.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.37 : 552.79 = 305.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.37/552.79 = 305.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.37x = 552.79 × 305.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.37x = 168,606.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,606.48/368.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.71

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