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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.82, 552.87 and 308.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.82, 552.87 and 308.07 is: 461.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.82 : 552.87 = 308.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.82/552.87 = 308.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.82x = 552.87 × 308.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.82x = 170,322.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,322.66/368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.80

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