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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.84, 554.52 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.84, 554.52 and 304.32 is: 456.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.84 : 554.52 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.84/554.52 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.84x = 554.52 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.84x = 168,751.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,751.53/369.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.28

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