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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.29, 509.08 and 303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.29, 509.08 and 303.28 is: 418.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.29 : 509.08 = 303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.29/509.08 = 303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.29x = 509.08 × 303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.29x = 154,393.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,393.78/369.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.08

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