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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.76, 490.72 and 309.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.76, 490.72 and 309.16 is: 426.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.76 : 490.72 = 309.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.76/490.72 = 309.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.76x = 490.72 × 309.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.76x = 151,711.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,711.00/355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.44

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