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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.63, 497.05 and 298.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.63, 497.05 and 298.26 is: 411.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.63 : 497.05 = 298.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.63/497.05 = 298.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.63x = 497.05 × 298.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.63x = 148,250.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,250.13/360.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.09

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