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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.63, 502.38 and 308.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.63, 502.38 and 308.94 is: 426.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.63 : 502.38 = 308.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.63/502.38 = 308.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.63x = 502.38 × 308.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.63x = 155,205.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,205.28/363.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.82

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