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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.80, 495.70 and 306.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.80, 495.70 and 306.89 is: 423.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.80 : 495.70 = 306.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.80/495.70 = 306.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.80x = 495.70 × 306.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.80x = 152,125.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,125.37/358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.98

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