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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.04, 499.02 and 296.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.04, 499.02 and 296.43 is: 408.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.04 : 499.02 = 296.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.04/499.02 = 296.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.04x = 499.02 × 296.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.04x = 147,924.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,924.50/362.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.59

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