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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.98, 498.69 and 296.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.98, 498.69 and 296.10 is: 407.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.98 : 498.69 = 296.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.98/498.69 = 296.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.98x = 498.69 × 296.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.98x = 147,662.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,662.11/361.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.93

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