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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.50, 501.39 and 308.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.50, 501.39 and 308.15 is: 425.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.50 : 501.39 = 308.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.50/501.39 = 308.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.50x = 501.39 × 308.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.50x = 154,500.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,500.82/363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.03

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