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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.88, 508.50 and 303.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.88, 508.50 and 303.27 is: 418.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.88 : 508.50 = 303.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.88/508.50 = 303.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.88x = 508.50 × 303.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.88x = 154,211.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,211.28/368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.05

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