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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360, 496.47 and 304.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360, 496.47 and 304.86 is: 420.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360 : 496.47 = 304.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360/496.47 = 304.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360x = 496.47 × 304.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360x = 151,353.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,353.84/360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.43

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