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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.10, 493.13 and 307.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.10, 493.13 and 307.89 is: 423.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.10 : 493.13 = 307.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.10/493.13 = 307.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.10x = 493.13 × 307.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.10x = 151,828.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,828.26/358.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.99

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