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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.26, 508.71 and 303.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.26, 508.71 and 303.65 is: 418.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.26 : 508.71 = 303.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.26/508.71 = 303.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.26x = 508.71 × 303.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.26x = 154,467.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,467.25/369.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.32

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