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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.34, 504.39 and 303.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.34, 504.39 and 303.33 is: 418.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.34 : 504.39 = 303.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.34/504.39 = 303.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.34x = 504.39 × 303.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.34x = 152,996.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,996.62/365.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.78

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