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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.20, 497.31 and 305.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.20, 497.31 and 305.82 is: 421.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.20 : 497.31 = 305.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.20/497.31 = 305.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.20x = 497.31 × 305.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.20x = 152,087.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,087.34/361.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.06

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