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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.36, 495.30 and 300.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.36, 495.30 and 300.04 is: 414.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.36 : 495.30 = 300.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.36/495.30 = 300.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.36x = 495.30 × 300.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.36x = 148,609.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,609.81/358.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.69

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