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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.04, 499.68 and 296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.04, 499.68 and 296.46 is: 409.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.04 : 499.68 = 296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.04/499.68 = 296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.04x = 499.68 × 296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.04x = 148,135.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,135.13/362.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.17

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