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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.62, 498.60 and 299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.62, 498.60 and 299.52 is: 412.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.62 : 498.60 = 299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.62/498.60 = 299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.62x = 498.60 × 299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.62x = 149,340.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,340.67/361.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.98

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