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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.25, 496.32 and 305.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.25, 496.32 and 305.30 is: 420.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.25 : 496.32 = 305.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.25/496.32 = 305.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.25x = 496.32 × 305.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.25x = 151,526.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,526.50/360.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.61

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