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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 501.72 and 304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 501.72 and 304.98 is: 420.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 501.72 = 304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/501.72 = 304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 501.72 × 304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 153,014.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,014.57/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.28

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