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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.46, 499.80 and 300.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.46, 499.80 and 300.12 is: 413.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.46 : 499.80 = 300.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.46/499.80 = 300.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.46x = 499.80 × 300.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.46x = 149,999.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,999.98/362.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.84

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