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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.19, 553.74 and 308.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.19, 553.74 and 308.71 is: 463.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.19 : 553.74 = 308.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.19/553.74 = 308.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.19x = 553.74 × 308.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.19x = 170,945.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,945.08/369.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.03

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