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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.08, 493.44 and 298.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.08, 493.44 and 298.98 is: 412.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.08 : 493.44 = 298.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.08/493.44 = 298.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.08x = 493.44 × 298.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.08x = 147,528.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,528.69/358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.00

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