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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.82, 553.20 and 304.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.82, 553.20 and 304.09 is: 454.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.82 : 553.20 = 304.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.82/553.20 = 304.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.82x = 553.20 × 304.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.82x = 168,222.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,222.59/369.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.88

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