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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.70, 494.94 and 303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.70, 494.94 and 303.32 is: 418.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.70 : 494.94 = 303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.70/494.94 = 303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.70x = 494.94 × 303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.70x = 150,125.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,125.20/358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.53

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