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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.90, 498.89 and 295.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.90, 498.89 and 295.39 is: 407.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.90 : 498.89 = 295.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.90/498.89 = 295.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.90x = 498.89 × 295.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.90x = 147,366.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,366.61/361.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.21

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