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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369, 508.82 and 303.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369, 508.82 and 303.39 is: 418.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369 : 508.82 = 303.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369/508.82 = 303.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369x = 508.82 × 303.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369x = 154,369.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,369.38/369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.35

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