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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361, 497.61 and 302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361, 497.61 and 302.18 is: 416.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361 : 497.61 = 302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361/497.61 = 302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361x = 497.61 × 302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361x = 150,367.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,367.79/361
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.53

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