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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.10, 494.24 and 299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.10, 494.24 and 299 is: 412.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.10 : 494.24 = 299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.10/494.24 = 299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.10x = 494.24 × 299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.10x = 147,777.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,777.76/358.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.67

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