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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.63, 503.96 and 303.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.63, 503.96 and 303.26 is: 417.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.63 : 503.96 = 303.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.63/503.96 = 303.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.63x = 503.96 × 303.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.63x = 152,826.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,826.87/365.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.99

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