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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.34, 497.37 and 302.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.34, 497.37 and 302.02 is: 416.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.34 : 497.37 = 302.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.34/497.37 = 302.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.34x = 497.37 × 302.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.34x = 150,215.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,215.69/360.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.87

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