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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.85, 554.85 and 309.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.85, 554.85 and 309.40 is: 464.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.85 : 554.85 = 309.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.85/554.85 = 309.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.85x = 554.85 × 309.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.85x = 171,670.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,670.59/369.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.16

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