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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.46, 498.26 and 302.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.46, 498.26 and 302.65 is: 417.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.46 : 498.26 = 302.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.46/498.26 = 302.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.46x = 498.26 × 302.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.46x = 150,796.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,796.20/361.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.18

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