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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.96, 506.04 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.96, 506.04 and 301.32 is: 415.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.96 : 506.04 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.96/506.04 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.96x = 506.04 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.96x = 152,479.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,479.97/366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.52

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