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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.24, 495.78 and 300.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.24, 495.78 and 300.92 is: 415.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.24 : 495.78 = 300.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.24/495.78 = 300.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.24x = 495.78 × 300.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.24x = 149,190.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,190.12/359.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.29

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