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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.68, 495.18 and 304.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.68, 495.18 and 304.01 is: 419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.68 : 495.18 = 304.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.68/495.18 = 304.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.68x = 495.18 × 304.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.68x = 150,539.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,539.67/358.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.70

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