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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.25, 494.94 and 304.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.25, 494.94 and 304.30 is: 419.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.25 : 494.94 = 304.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.25/494.94 = 304.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.25x = 494.94 × 304.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.25x = 150,610.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,610.24/359.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.24

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