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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.60, 552.30 and 307.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.60, 552.30 and 307.40 is: 460.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.60 : 552.30 = 307.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.60/552.30 = 307.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.60x = 552.30 × 307.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.60x = 169,777.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,777.02/368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.60

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