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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.02, 497.43 and 295.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.02, 497.43 and 295.41 is: 407.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.02 : 497.43 = 295.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.02/497.43 = 295.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.02x = 497.43 × 295.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.02x = 146,945.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,945.80/361.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.03

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