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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.28, 553.23 and 308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.28, 553.23 and 308.68 is: 462.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.28 : 553.23 = 308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.28/553.23 = 308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.28x = 553.23 × 308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.28x = 170,771.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,771.04/369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.44

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