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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.07, 498 and 302.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.07, 498 and 302.59 is: 417.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.07 : 498 = 302.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.07/498 = 302.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.07x = 498 × 302.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.07x = 150,689.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,689.82/361.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.34

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