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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.10, 504.56 and 303.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.10, 504.56 and 303.59 is: 418.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.10 : 504.56 = 303.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.10/504.56 = 303.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.10x = 504.56 × 303.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.10x = 153,181.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,181.39/366.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.42

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