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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.86, 495.69 and 296.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.86, 495.69 and 296.94 is: 410.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.86 : 495.69 = 296.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.86/495.69 = 296.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.86x = 495.69 × 296.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.86x = 147,190.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,190.19/358.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.16

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