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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.16, 554.38 and 305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.16, 554.38 and 305.16 is: 458.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.16 : 554.38 = 305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.16/554.38 = 305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.16x = 554.38 × 305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.16x = 169,174.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,174.60/369.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.27

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