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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.40, 499.56 and 300.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.40, 499.56 and 300.06 is: 413.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.40 : 499.56 = 300.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.40/499.56 = 300.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.40x = 499.56 × 300.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.40x = 149,897.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,897.97/362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.63

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