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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.84, 500.36 and 300.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.84, 500.36 and 300.53 is: 414.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.84 : 500.36 = 300.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.84/500.36 = 300.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.84x = 500.36 × 300.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.84x = 150,369.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,369.19/362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.43

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