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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.78, 492 and 307.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.78, 492 and 307.64 is: 424.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.78 : 492 = 307.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.78/492 = 307.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.78x = 492 × 307.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.78x = 151,358.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,358.88/356.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.24

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