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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.30, 501.66 and 305.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.30, 501.66 and 305.03 is: 420.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.30 : 501.66 = 305.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.30/501.66 = 305.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.30x = 501.66 × 305.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.30x = 153,022.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,022.60/364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.05

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