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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.52, 495.66 and 300.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.52, 495.66 and 300.54 is: 414.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.52 : 495.66 = 300.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.52/495.66 = 300.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.52x = 495.66 × 300.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.52x = 148,965.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,965.66/359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.35

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