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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.82, 491.76 and 301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.82, 491.76 and 301.38 is: 415.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.82 : 491.76 = 301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.82/491.76 = 301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.82x = 491.76 × 301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.82x = 148,206.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,206.63/356.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.35

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