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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.98, 553.55 and 300.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.98, 553.55 and 300.33 is: 450.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.98 : 553.55 = 300.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.98/553.55 = 300.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.98x = 553.55 × 300.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.98x = 166,247.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,247.67/368.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.56

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