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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.87, 497.79 and 302.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.87, 497.79 and 302.15 is: 416.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.87 : 497.79 = 302.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.87/497.79 = 302.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.87x = 497.79 × 302.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.87x = 150,404.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,404.76/360.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.78

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