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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.64, 552.96 and 304.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.64, 552.96 and 304.38 is: 456.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.64 : 552.96 = 304.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.64/552.96 = 304.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.64x = 552.96 × 304.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.64x = 168,309.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,309.96/368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.57

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