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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.53, 498.96 and 306.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.53, 498.96 and 306.05 is: 422.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.53 : 498.96 = 306.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.53/498.96 = 306.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.53x = 498.96 × 306.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.53x = 152,704.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,704.21/361.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.38

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