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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.52, 553.52 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.52, 553.52 and 301.28 is: 451.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.52 : 553.52 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.52/553.52 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.52x = 553.52 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.52x = 166,764.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,764.51/369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.30

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