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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.23, 501.66 and 308.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.23, 501.66 and 308.63 is: 425.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.23 : 501.66 = 308.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.23/501.66 = 308.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.23x = 501.66 × 308.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.23x = 154,828.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,828.58/364.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.08

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