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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.49, 496.92 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.49, 496.92 and 301.68 is: 415.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.49 : 496.92 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.49/496.92 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.49x = 496.92 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.49x = 149,910.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,910.83/360.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.85

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