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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.38, 497.91 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.38, 497.91 and 302.16 is: 416.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.38 : 497.91 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.38/497.91 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.38x = 497.91 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.38x = 150,448.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,448.49/361.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.32

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