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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.42, 499.54 and 303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.42, 499.54 and 303.20 is: 417.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.42 : 499.54 = 303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.42/499.54 = 303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.42x = 499.54 × 303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.42x = 151,460.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,460.53/362.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.91

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