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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.47, 553.59 and 304.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.47, 553.59 and 304.67 is: 456.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.47 : 553.59 = 304.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.47/553.59 = 304.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.47x = 553.59 × 304.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.47x = 168,662.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,662.27/369.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.50

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