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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.63, 505.33 and 304.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.63, 505.33 and 304.26 is: 419.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.63 : 505.33 = 304.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.63/505.33 = 304.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.63x = 505.33 × 304.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.63x = 153,751.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,751.71/366.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.36

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