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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.50, 502.71 and 308.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.50, 502.71 and 308.76 is: 425.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 502.71 = 308.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/502.71 = 308.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 502.71 × 308.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 155,216.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,216.74/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.83

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