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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.72, 552.96 and 308.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.72, 552.96 and 308.24 is: 462.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.72 : 552.96 = 308.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.72/552.96 = 308.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.72x = 552.96 × 308.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.72x = 170,444.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,444.39/368.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.26

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