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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.52, 499.32 and 302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.52, 499.32 and 302.72 is: 418.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.52 : 499.32 = 302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.52/499.32 = 302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.52x = 499.32 × 302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.52x = 151,154.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,154.15/361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.11

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