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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.10, 494.50 and 308.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.10, 494.50 and 308.89 is: 425.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.10 : 494.50 = 308.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.10/494.50 = 308.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.10x = 494.50 × 308.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.10x = 152,746.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,746.11/359.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.36

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