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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.32, 552.46 and 303.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.32, 552.46 and 303.58 is: 454.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.32 : 552.46 = 303.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.32/552.46 = 303.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.32x = 552.46 × 303.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.32x = 167,715.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,715.81/369.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.12

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