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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.18, 497.07 and 301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.18, 497.07 and 301.86 is: 416.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.18 : 497.07 = 301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.18/497.07 = 301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.18x = 497.07 × 301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.18x = 150,045.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,045.55/360.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.58

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