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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.38, 500.40 and 307.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.38, 500.40 and 307.56 is: 424.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.38 : 500.40 = 307.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.38/500.40 = 307.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.38x = 500.40 × 307.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.38x = 153,903.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,903.02/362.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.70

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