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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.01, 508.64 and 307.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.01, 508.64 and 307.05 is: 423.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.01 : 508.64 = 307.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.01/508.64 = 307.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.01x = 508.64 × 307.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.01x = 156,177.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,177.91/369.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.23

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