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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.98, 508.88 and 303.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.98, 508.88 and 303.38 is: 418.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.98 : 508.88 = 303.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.98/508.88 = 303.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.98x = 508.88 × 303.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.98x = 154,384.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,384.01/368.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.41

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