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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.84, 493.56 and 308.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.84, 493.56 and 308.63 is: 425.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.84 : 493.56 = 308.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.84/493.56 = 308.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.84x = 493.56 × 308.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.84x = 152,328.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,328.66/357.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.69

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