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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.87, 500.55 and 304.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.87, 500.55 and 304.15 is: 419.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.87 : 500.55 = 304.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.87/500.55 = 304.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.87x = 500.55 × 304.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.87x = 152,242.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,242.28/362.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.55

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