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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.52, 551.78 and 307.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.52, 551.78 and 307.45 is: 460.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.52 : 551.78 = 307.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.52/551.78 = 307.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.52x = 551.78 × 307.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.52x = 169,644.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,644.76/368.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.34

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