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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.64, 509.04 and 303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.64, 509.04 and 303.36 is: 418.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.64 : 509.04 = 303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.64/509.04 = 303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.64x = 509.04 × 303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.64x = 154,422.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,422.37/368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.90

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