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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.36, 499.74 and 307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.36, 499.74 and 307.04 is: 423.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.36 : 499.74 = 307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.36/499.74 = 307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.36x = 499.74 × 307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.36x = 153,440.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,440.17/362.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.45

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