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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.97, 495.35 and 305.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.97, 495.35 and 305.43 is: 422.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.97 : 495.35 = 305.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.97/495.35 = 305.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.97x = 495.35 × 305.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.97x = 151,294.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,294.75/357.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.65

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