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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.36, 492.92 and 300.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.36, 492.92 and 300.44 is: 414.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.36 : 492.92 = 300.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.36/492.92 = 300.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.36x = 492.92 × 300.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.36x = 148,092.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,092.88/357.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.41

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