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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.29, 489.09 and 308.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.29, 489.09 and 308.01 is: 424.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.29 : 489.09 = 308.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.29/489.09 = 308.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.29x = 489.09 × 308.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.29x = 150,644.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,644.61/355.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.00

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