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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.40, 497.41 and 306.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.40, 497.41 and 306.59 is: 421.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.40 : 497.41 = 306.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.40/497.41 = 306.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.40x = 497.41 × 306.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.40x = 152,497.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,497.68/361.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.97

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