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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.73, 551.80 and 302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.73, 551.80 and 302.94 is: 453.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.73 : 551.80 = 302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.73/551.80 = 302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.73x = 551.80 × 302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.73x = 167,162.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,162.29/368.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.35

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