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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.25, 494.52 and 303.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.25, 494.52 and 303.27 is: 418.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.25 : 494.52 = 303.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.25/494.52 = 303.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.25x = 494.52 × 303.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.25x = 149,973.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,973.08/358.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.63

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