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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.66, 493.94 and 308.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.66, 493.94 and 308.49 is: 424.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.66 : 493.94 = 308.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.66/493.94 = 308.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.66x = 493.94 × 308.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.66x = 152,372.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,372.77/358.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.84

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