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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.56, 494.64 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.56, 494.64 and 303.12 is: 418.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.56 : 494.64 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.56/494.64 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.56x = 494.64 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.56x = 149,935.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,935.28/358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.16

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