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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.68, 499.20 and 303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.68, 499.20 and 303.36 is: 418.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.68 : 499.20 = 303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.68/499.20 = 303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.68x = 499.20 × 303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.68x = 151,437.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,437.31/361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.71

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