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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362, 499.20 and 296.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362, 499.20 and 296.30 is: 408.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362 : 499.20 = 296.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362/499.20 = 296.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362x = 499.20 × 296.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362x = 147,912.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,912.96/362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.60

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