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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.59, 487.59 and 303.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.59, 487.59 and 303.97 is: 419.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.59 : 487.59 = 303.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.59/487.59 = 303.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.59x = 487.59 × 303.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.59x = 148,212.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,212.73/353.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.17

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