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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.76, 492.52 and 308.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.76, 492.52 and 308.36 is: 424.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.76 : 492.52 = 308.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.76/492.52 = 308.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.76x = 492.52 × 308.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.76x = 151,873.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,873.47/357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.51

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