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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.54, 499.71 and 296.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.54, 499.71 and 296.93 is: 409.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.54 : 499.71 = 296.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.54/499.71 = 296.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.54x = 499.71 × 296.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.54x = 148,378.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,378.89/362.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.28

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