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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.60, 491.28 and 301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.60, 491.28 and 301.16 is: 414.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.60 : 491.28 = 301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.60/491.28 = 301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.60x = 491.28 × 301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.60x = 147,953.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,953.88/356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.90

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