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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.20, 500.92 and 308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.20, 500.92 and 308.12 is: 424.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.20 : 500.92 = 308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.20/500.92 = 308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.20x = 500.92 × 308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.20x = 154,340.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,340.20/363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.95

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