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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.62, 497.86 and 220.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.62, 497.86 and 220.77 is: 304.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.62 : 497.86 = 220.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.62/497.86 = 220.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.62x = 497.86 × 220.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.62x = 109,912.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,912.55/360.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.79

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