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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.40, 509.52 and 303.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.40, 509.52 and 303.79 is: 419.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.40 : 509.52 = 303.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.40/509.52 = 303.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.40x = 509.52 × 303.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.40x = 154,787.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,787.08/369.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.02

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