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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.04, 508.55 and 301.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.04, 508.55 and 301.46 is: 416.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.04 : 508.55 = 301.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.04/508.55 = 301.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.04x = 508.55 × 301.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.04x = 153,307.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,307.48/368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.55

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