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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.76, 505.02 and 301.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.76, 505.02 and 301.36 is: 414.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.76 : 505.02 = 301.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.76/505.02 = 301.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.76x = 505.02 × 301.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.76x = 152,192.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,192.83/366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.97

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