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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.72, 505.24 and 300.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.72, 505.24 and 300.84 is: 414.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.72 : 505.24 = 300.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.72/505.24 = 300.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.72x = 505.24 × 300.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.72x = 151,996.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,996.40/366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.48

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