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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.82, 551.71 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.82, 551.71 and 303.08 is: 453.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.82 : 551.71 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.82/551.71 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.82x = 551.71 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.82x = 167,212.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,212.27/368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.37

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