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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.41, 502.02 and 305.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.41, 502.02 and 305.19 is: 420.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.41 : 502.02 = 305.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.41/502.02 = 305.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.41x = 502.02 × 305.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.41x = 153,211.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,211.48/364.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.44

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