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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.43, 555.05 and 301.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.43, 555.05 and 301.39 is: 452.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.43 : 555.05 = 301.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.43/555.05 = 301.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.43x = 555.05 × 301.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.43x = 167,285.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,285.89/369.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.82

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