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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.77, 553.64 and 308.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.77, 553.64 and 308.70 is: 462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.77 : 553.64 = 308.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.77/553.64 = 308.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.77x = 553.64 × 308.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.77x = 170,907.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,907.12/369.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.20

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