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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.49, 499.68 and 303.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.49, 499.68 and 303.68 is: 418.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.49 : 499.68 = 303.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.49/499.68 = 303.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.49x = 499.68 × 303.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.49x = 151,740.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,740.32/362.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.61

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