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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.91, 495.48 and 300.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.91, 495.48 and 300.59 is: 414.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.91 : 495.48 = 300.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.91/495.48 = 300.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.91x = 495.48 × 300.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.91x = 148,936.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,936.33/358.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.97

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