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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.32, 554.80 and 309.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.32, 554.80 and 309.36 is: 463.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.32 : 554.80 = 309.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.32/554.80 = 309.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.32x = 554.80 × 309.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.32x = 171,632.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,632.93/370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.47

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