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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.98, 506.13 and 301.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.98, 506.13 and 301.37 is: 415.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.98 : 506.13 = 301.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.98/506.13 = 301.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.98x = 506.13 × 301.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.98x = 152,532.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,532.40/366.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.64

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