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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.19, 551.48 and 300.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.19, 551.48 and 300.88 is: 449.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.19 : 551.48 = 300.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.19/551.48 = 300.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.19x = 551.48 × 300.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.19x = 165,929.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,929.30/369.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.44

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