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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.76, 499.86 and 304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.76, 499.86 and 304.44 is: 419.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.76 : 499.86 = 304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.76/499.86 = 304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.76x = 499.86 × 304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.76x = 152,177.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,177.38/362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.50

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