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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.13, 498.45 and 295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.13, 498.45 and 295.48 is: 406.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.13 : 498.45 = 295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.13/498.45 = 295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.13x = 498.45 × 295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.13x = 147,282.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,282.01/362.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.71

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