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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.49, 495.54 and 300.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.49, 495.54 and 300.68 is: 414.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.49 : 495.54 = 300.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.49/495.54 = 300.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.49x = 495.54 × 300.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.49x = 148,998.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,998.35/359.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.47

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