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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.64, 497.38 and 305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.64, 497.38 and 305.50 is: 421.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.64 : 497.38 = 305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.64/497.38 = 305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.64x = 497.38 × 305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.64x = 151,949.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,949.59/360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.33

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