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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.23, 496.64 and 301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.23, 496.64 and 301.29 is: 415.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.23 : 496.64 = 301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.23/496.64 = 301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.23x = 496.64 × 301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.23x = 149,631.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,631.16/360.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.38

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