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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.74, 494.60 and 309.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.74, 494.60 and 309.52 is: 426.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.74 : 494.60 = 309.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.74/494.60 = 309.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.74x = 494.60 × 309.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.74x = 153,088.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,088.59/358.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.74

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