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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.18, 498.45 and 302.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.18, 498.45 and 302.86 is: 417.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.18 : 498.45 = 302.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.18/498.45 = 302.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.18x = 498.45 × 302.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.18x = 150,960.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,960.57/361.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.96

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