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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.18, 501.34 and 303.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.18, 501.34 and 303.95 is: 419.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.18 : 501.34 = 303.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.18/501.34 = 303.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.18x = 501.34 × 303.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.18x = 152,383.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,383.36/363.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.58

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