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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.92, 503.76 and 302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.92, 503.76 and 302.88 is: 418.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.92 : 503.76 = 302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.92/503.76 = 302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.92x = 503.76 × 302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.92x = 152,578.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,578.83/364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.12

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