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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.88, 552.33 and 300.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.88, 552.33 and 300.12 is: 449.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.88 : 552.33 = 300.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.88/552.33 = 300.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.88x = 552.33 × 300.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.88x = 165,765.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,765.28/368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.37

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