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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.94, 492.08 and 301.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.94, 492.08 and 301.46 is: 415.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.94 : 492.08 = 301.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.94/492.08 = 301.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.94x = 492.08 × 301.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.94x = 148,338.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,338.47/356.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.58

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