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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.35, 497.29 and 301.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.35, 497.29 and 301.22 is: 415.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.35 : 497.29 = 301.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.35/497.29 = 301.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.35x = 497.29 × 301.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.35x = 149,792.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,792.88/360.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.69

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