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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.92, 555.23 and 302.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.92, 555.23 and 302.27 is: 453.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.92 : 555.23 = 302.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.92/555.23 = 302.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.92x = 555.23 × 302.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.92x = 167,827.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,827.35/369.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.68

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