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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.75, 495.96 and 307.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.75, 495.96 and 307.07 is: 423.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.75 : 495.96 = 307.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.75/495.96 = 307.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.75x = 495.96 × 307.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.75x = 152,294.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,294.44/359.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.33

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