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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.11, 495.25 and 303.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.11, 495.25 and 303.79 is: 418.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.11 : 495.25 = 303.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.11/495.25 = 303.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.11x = 495.25 × 303.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.11x = 150,452.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,452.00/359.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.96

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