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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.76, 495.68 and 300.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.76, 495.68 and 300.53 is: 414.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.76 : 495.68 = 300.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.76/495.68 = 300.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.76x = 495.68 × 300.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.76x = 148,966.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,966.71/359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.07

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