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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.08, 509.04 and 303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.08, 509.04 and 303.44 is: 418.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.08 : 509.04 = 303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.08/509.04 = 303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.08x = 509.04 × 303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.08x = 154,463.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,463.10/369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.51

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