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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.64, 491.84 and 301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.64, 491.84 and 301.52 is: 415.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.64 : 491.84 = 301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.64/491.84 = 301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.64x = 491.84 × 301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.64x = 148,299.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,299.60/356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.82

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