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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.46, 492.18 and 304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.46, 492.18 and 304.90 is: 419.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.46 : 492.18 = 304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.46/492.18 = 304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.46x = 492.18 × 304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.46x = 150,065.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,065.68/357.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.81

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