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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.26, 495.45 and 304.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.26, 495.45 and 304.11 is: 419.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.26 : 495.45 = 304.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.26/495.45 = 304.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.26x = 495.45 × 304.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.26x = 150,671.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,671.30/359.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.40

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