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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.89, 498.51 and 309.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.89, 498.51 and 309.27 is: 426.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.89 : 498.51 = 309.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.89/498.51 = 309.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.89x = 498.51 × 309.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.89x = 154,174.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,174.19/361.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.03

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