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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.14, 553.80 and 304.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.14, 553.80 and 304.88 is: 457.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.14 : 553.80 = 304.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.14/553.80 = 304.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.14x = 553.80 × 304.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.14x = 168,842.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,842.54/369.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.39

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