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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.16, 489.50 and 300.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.16, 489.50 and 300.04 is: 413.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.16 : 489.50 = 300.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.16/489.50 = 300.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.16x = 489.50 × 300.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.16x = 146,869.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,869.58/355.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.53

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