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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.94, 499.34 and 296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.94, 499.34 and 296.32 is: 408.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.94 : 499.34 = 296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.94/499.34 = 296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.94x = 499.34 × 296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.94x = 147,964.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,964.43/361.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.81

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