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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.86, 498.42 and 295.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.86, 498.42 and 295.58 is: 408.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.86 : 498.42 = 295.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.86/498.42 = 295.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.86x = 498.42 × 295.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.86x = 147,322.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,322.98/360.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.26

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