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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.14, 497.97 and 295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.14, 497.97 and 295.44 is: 407.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.14 : 497.97 = 295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.14/497.97 = 295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.14x = 497.97 × 295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.14x = 147,120.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,120.26/361.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.38

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