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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.29, 493.14 and 298.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.29, 493.14 and 298.21 is: 411.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.29 : 493.14 = 298.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.29/493.14 = 298.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.29x = 493.14 × 298.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.29x = 147,057.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,057.03/357.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.59

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