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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.32, 504.97 and 300.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.32, 504.97 and 300.71 is: 414.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.32 : 504.97 = 300.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.32/504.97 = 300.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.32x = 504.97 × 300.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.32x = 151,845.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,845.50/366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.52

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