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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.78, 499.14 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.78, 499.14 and 295.20 is: 408.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.78 : 499.14 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.78/499.14 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.78x = 499.14 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.78x = 147,346.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,346.13/360.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.41

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