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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.41, 493.41 and 299.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.41, 493.41 and 299.09 is: 412.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.41 : 493.41 = 299.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.41/493.41 = 299.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.41x = 493.41 × 299.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.41x = 147,571.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,571.53/357.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.90

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