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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.35, 501.64 and 308.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.35, 501.64 and 308.91 is: 425.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.35 : 501.64 = 308.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.35/501.64 = 308.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.35x = 501.64 × 308.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.35x = 154,964.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,964.46/364.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.32

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