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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.38, 493.77 and 299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.38, 493.77 and 299.16 is: 412.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.38 : 493.77 = 299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.38/493.77 = 299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.38x = 493.77 × 299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.38x = 147,716.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,716.23/358.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.18

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