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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.64, 498.76 and 306.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.64, 498.76 and 306.50 is: 422.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.64 : 498.76 = 306.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.64/498.76 = 306.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.64x = 498.76 × 306.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.64x = 152,869.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,869.94/361.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.71

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