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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.40, 487.96 and 301.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.40, 487.96 and 301.84 is: 415.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.40 : 487.96 = 301.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.40/487.96 = 301.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.40x = 487.96 × 301.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.40x = 147,285.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,285.85/354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.59

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