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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.84, 494.76 and 299.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.84, 494.76 and 299.92 is: 413.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.84 : 494.76 = 299.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.84/494.76 = 299.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.84x = 494.76 × 299.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.84x = 148,388.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,388.42/358.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.52

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