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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.03, 489.63 and 308.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.03, 489.63 and 308.38 is: 425.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.03 : 489.63 = 308.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.03/489.63 = 308.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.03x = 489.63 × 308.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.03x = 150,992.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,992.10/355.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.29

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