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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.64, 556.99 and 306.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.64, 556.99 and 306.07 is: 461.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.64 : 556.99 = 306.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.64/556.99 = 306.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.64x = 556.99 × 306.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.64x = 170,477.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,477.30/369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.20

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