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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.91, 490.98 and 306.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.91, 490.98 and 306.70 is: 423.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.91 : 490.98 = 306.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.91/490.98 = 306.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.91x = 490.98 × 306.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.91x = 150,584.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,584.53/355.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.10

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