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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.27, 552.69 and 307.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.27, 552.69 and 307.98 is: 460.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.27 : 552.69 = 307.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.27/552.69 = 307.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.27x = 552.69 × 307.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.27x = 170,217.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,217.47/369.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.96

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