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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.96, 552 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.96, 552 and 304.32 is: 455.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.96 : 552 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.96/552 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.96x = 552 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.96x = 167,984.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,984.64/368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.29

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