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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.16, 491.13 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.16, 491.13 and 301.50 is: 415.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.16 : 491.13 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.16/491.13 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.16x = 491.13 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.16x = 148,075.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,075.70/356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.76

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