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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.66, 492.38 and 298.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.66, 492.38 and 298.34 is: 411.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.66 : 492.38 = 298.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.66/492.38 = 298.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.66x = 492.38 × 298.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.66x = 146,892.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,892.70/356.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.86

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