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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.24, 497.28 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.24, 497.28 and 301.92 is: 416.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.24 : 497.28 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.24/497.28 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.24x = 497.28 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.24x = 150,138.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,138.78/360.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.77

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