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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.62, 494.10 and 302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.62, 494.10 and 302.94 is: 418.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.62 : 494.10 = 302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.62/494.10 = 302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.62x = 494.10 × 302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.62x = 149,682.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,682.65/357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.56

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