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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.58, 498.30 and 302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.58, 498.30 and 302.46 is: 416.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.58 : 498.30 = 302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.58/498.30 = 302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.58x = 498.30 × 302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.58x = 150,715.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,715.82/361.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.83

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