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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355, 490.86 and 300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355, 490.86 and 300.40 is: 415.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355 : 490.86 = 300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355/490.86 = 300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355x = 490.86 × 300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355x = 147,454.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,454.34/355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.36

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