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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.87, 505.98 and 301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.87, 505.98 and 301.26 is: 415.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.87 : 505.98 = 301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.87/505.98 = 301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.87x = 505.98 × 301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.87x = 152,431.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,431.53/366.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.49

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