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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.92, 498.96 and 291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.92, 498.96 and 291.36 is: 401.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.92 : 498.96 = 291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.92/498.96 = 291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.92x = 498.96 × 291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.92x = 145,376.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,376.99/361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.68

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