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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.84, 498.11 and 302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.84, 498.11 and 302.52 is: 417.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.84 : 498.11 = 302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.84/498.11 = 302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.84x = 498.11 × 302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.84x = 150,688.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,688.24/360.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.60

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