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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.54, 493.76 and 308.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.54, 493.76 and 308.36 is: 424.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.54 : 493.76 = 308.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.54/493.76 = 308.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.54x = 493.76 × 308.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.54x = 152,257.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,257.84/358.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.66

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