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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.48, 504.06 and 303.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.48, 504.06 and 303.38 is: 418.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.48 : 504.06 = 303.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.48/504.06 = 303.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.48x = 504.06 × 303.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.48x = 152,921.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,921.72/365.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.41

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