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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.24, 499.74 and 300.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.24, 499.74 and 300.36 is: 413.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.24 : 499.74 = 300.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.24/499.74 = 300.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.24x = 499.74 × 300.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.24x = 150,101.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,101.91/363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.23

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