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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.01, 507.26 and 306.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.01, 507.26 and 306.05 is: 421.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.01 : 507.26 = 306.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.01/507.26 = 306.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.01x = 507.26 × 306.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.01x = 155,245.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,245.15/368.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.85

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