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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.35, 499.23 and 306.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.35, 499.23 and 306.69 is: 423.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.35 : 499.23 = 306.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.35/499.23 = 306.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.35x = 499.23 × 306.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.35x = 153,108.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,108.85/361.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.71

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