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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.74, 491.85 and 307.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.74, 491.85 and 307.51 is: 423.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.74 : 491.85 = 307.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.74/491.85 = 307.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.74x = 491.85 × 307.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.74x = 151,248.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,248.79/356.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.97

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