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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.48, 497.53 and 302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.48, 497.53 and 302.24 is: 417.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.48 : 497.53 = 302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.48/497.53 = 302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.48x = 497.53 × 302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.48x = 150,373.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,373.47/360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.15

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