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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.19, 492.69 and 301.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.19, 492.69 and 301.84 is: 416.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.19 : 492.69 = 301.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.19/492.69 = 301.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.19x = 492.69 × 301.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.19x = 148,713.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,713.55/357.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.34

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