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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.44, 494.37 and 303.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.44, 494.37 and 303.09 is: 418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.44 : 494.37 = 303.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.44/494.37 = 303.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.44x = 494.37 × 303.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.44x = 149,838.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,838.60/358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.03

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