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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.24, 498.96 and 296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.24, 498.96 and 296.52 is: 409.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.24 : 498.96 = 296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.24/498.96 = 296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.24x = 498.96 × 296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.24x = 147,951.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,951.62/361.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.57

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