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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.76, 495.72 and 301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.76, 495.72 and 301.44 is: 415.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.76 : 495.72 = 301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.76/495.72 = 301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.76x = 495.72 × 301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.76x = 149,429.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,429.84/359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.36

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