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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.61, 498.03 and 312.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.61, 498.03 and 312.47 is: 430.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.61 : 498.03 = 312.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.61/498.03 = 312.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.61x = 498.03 × 312.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.61x = 155,619.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,619.43/361.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.35

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