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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.02, 495.07 and 296.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.02, 495.07 and 296.65 is: 409.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.02 : 495.07 = 296.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.02/495.07 = 296.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.02x = 495.07 × 296.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.02x = 146,862.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,862.52/359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.06

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