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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.26, 498.60 and 295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.26, 498.60 and 295.92 is: 408.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.26 : 498.60 = 295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.26/498.60 = 295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.26x = 498.60 × 295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.26x = 147,545.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,545.71/361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.42

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