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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.63, 552.31 and 307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.63, 552.31 and 307.68 is: 460.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.63 : 552.31 = 307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.63/552.31 = 307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.63x = 552.31 × 307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.63x = 169,935.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,935.87/368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.99

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