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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.86, 490.25 and 303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.86, 490.25 and 303.28 is: 417.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.86 : 490.25 = 303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.86/490.25 = 303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.86x = 490.25 × 303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.86x = 148,682.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,682.55/355.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.81

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