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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.71, 500.17 and 300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.71, 500.17 and 300.40 is: 414.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.71 : 500.17 = 300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.71/500.17 = 300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.71x = 500.17 × 300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.71x = 150,251.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,251.07/362.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.25

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