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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.29, 507.70 and 302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.29, 507.70 and 302.28 is: 416.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.29 : 507.70 = 302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.29/507.70 = 302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.29x = 507.70 × 302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.29x = 153,466.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,466.03/368.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.70

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