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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.09, 491.04 and 306.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.09, 491.04 and 306.45 is: 422.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.09 : 491.04 = 306.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.09/491.04 = 306.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.09x = 491.04 × 306.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.09x = 150,479.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,479.21/356.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.59

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