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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.88, 494.64 and 296.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.88, 494.64 and 296.51 is: 408.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.88 : 494.64 = 296.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.88/494.64 = 296.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.88x = 494.64 × 296.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.88x = 146,663.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,663.23/358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.67

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