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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.76, 494.08 and 301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.76, 494.08 and 301.44 is: 413.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.76 : 494.08 = 301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.76/494.08 = 301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.76x = 494.08 × 301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.76x = 148,935.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,935.48/359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.99

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