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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.14, 494.07 and 295.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.14, 494.07 and 295.74 is: 407.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.14 : 494.07 = 295.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.14/494.07 = 295.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.14x = 494.07 × 295.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.14x = 146,116.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,116.26/358.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.99

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