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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.50, 552 and 307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.50, 552 and 307.44 is: 460.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.50 : 552 = 307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.50/552 = 307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.50x = 552 × 307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.50x = 169,706.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,706.88/368.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.53

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