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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.63, 493.88 and 300.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.63, 493.88 and 300.03 is: 414.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.63 : 493.88 = 300.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.63/493.88 = 300.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.63x = 493.88 × 300.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.63x = 148,177.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,177.32/357.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.33

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