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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.23, 552.56 and 303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.23, 552.56 and 303.44 is: 454.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.23 : 552.56 = 303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.23/552.56 = 303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.23x = 552.56 × 303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.23x = 167,664.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,664.53/369.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.10

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