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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.68, 508.86 and 306.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.68, 508.86 and 306.34 is: 422.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.68 : 508.86 = 306.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.68/508.86 = 306.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.68x = 508.86 × 306.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.68x = 155,884.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,884.17/368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.82

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