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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.76, 491.14 and 307.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.76, 491.14 and 307.36 is: 423.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.76 : 491.14 = 307.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.76/491.14 = 307.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.76x = 491.14 × 307.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.76x = 150,956.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,956.79/356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.13

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