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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.16, 487.62 and 303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.16, 487.62 and 303.75 is: 419.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.16 : 487.62 = 303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.16/487.62 = 303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.16x = 487.62 × 303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.16x = 148,114.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,114.58/353.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.40

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