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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.55, 495.35 and 306.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.55, 495.35 and 306.64 is: 423.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.55 : 495.35 = 306.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.55/495.35 = 306.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.55x = 495.35 × 306.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.55x = 151,893.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,893.65/358.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.63

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