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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.02, 500.01 and 303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.02, 500.01 and 303.22 is: 418.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.02 : 500.01 = 303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.02/500.01 = 303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.02x = 500.01 × 303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.02x = 151,613.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,613.03/362.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.80

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