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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.72, 493.81 and 296.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.72, 493.81 and 296.44 is: 408.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.72 : 493.81 = 296.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.72/493.81 = 296.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.72x = 493.81 × 296.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.72x = 146,385.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,385.04/358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.08

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