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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.61, 498.02 and 304.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.61, 498.02 and 304.72 is: 420.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.61 : 498.02 = 304.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.61/498.02 = 304.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.61x = 498.02 × 304.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.61x = 151,753.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,753.89/360.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.83

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