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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.30, 497.28 and 301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.30, 497.28 and 301.20 is: 415.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.30 : 497.28 = 301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.30/497.28 = 301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.30x = 497.28 × 301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.30x = 149,780.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,780.74/360.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.71

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