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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.88, 508.59 and 302.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.88, 508.59 and 302.25 is: 416.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.88 : 508.59 = 302.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.88/508.59 = 302.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.88x = 508.59 × 302.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.88x = 153,720.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,720.19/368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.72

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