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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358, 494.44 and 300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358, 494.44 and 300.40 is: 414.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358 : 494.44 = 300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358/494.44 = 300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358x = 494.44 × 300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358x = 148,529.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,529.78/358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.89

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