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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.31, 493.86 and 295.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.31, 493.86 and 295.94 is: 407.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.31 : 493.86 = 295.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.31/493.86 = 295.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.31x = 493.86 × 295.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.31x = 146,155.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,155.27/358.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.90

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