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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.65, 508.49 and 303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.65, 508.49 and 303.04 is: 417.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.65 : 508.49 = 303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.65/508.49 = 303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.65x = 508.49 × 303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.65x = 154,091.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,091.29/368.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.99

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