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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.91, 492.36 and 307.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.91, 492.36 and 307.70 is: 424.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.91 : 492.36 = 307.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.91/492.36 = 307.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.91x = 492.36 × 307.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.91x = 151,499.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,499.17/356.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.47

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