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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.85, 551.99 and 303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.85, 551.99 and 303.06 is: 453.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.85 : 551.99 = 303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.85/551.99 = 303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.85x = 551.99 × 303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.85x = 167,286.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,286.85/368.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.54

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