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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.98, 495.46 and 300.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.98, 495.46 and 300.74 is: 415.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.98 : 495.46 = 300.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.98/495.46 = 300.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.98x = 495.46 × 300.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.98x = 149,004.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,004.64/358.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.08

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