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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.76, 552.70 and 300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.76, 552.70 and 300.40 is: 450.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.76 : 552.70 = 300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.76/552.70 = 300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.76x = 552.70 × 300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.76x = 166,031.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,031.08/368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.24

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