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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.41, 552.66 and 300.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.41, 552.66 and 300.52 is: 450.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.41 : 552.66 = 300.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.41/552.66 = 300.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.41x = 552.66 × 300.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.41x = 166,085.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,085.38/368.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.82

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