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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.56, 506.34 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.56, 506.34 and 302.04 is: 416.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.56 : 506.34 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.56/506.34 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.56x = 506.34 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.56x = 152,934.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,934.93/367.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.08

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