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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.12, 504.56 and 302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.12, 504.56 and 302.88 is: 418.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.12 : 504.56 = 302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.12/504.56 = 302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.12x = 504.56 × 302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.12x = 152,821.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,821.13/365.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.55

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