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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.24, 501.12 and 301.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.24, 501.12 and 301.36 is: 414.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.24 : 501.12 = 301.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.24/501.12 = 301.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.24x = 501.12 × 301.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.24x = 151,017.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,017.52/364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.61

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