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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.36, 493.20 and 299.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.36, 493.20 and 299.58 is: 413.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.36 : 493.20 = 299.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.36/493.20 = 299.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.36x = 493.20 × 299.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.36x = 147,752.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,752.86/357.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.46

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