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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.89, 497.54 and 304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.89, 497.54 and 304.50 is: 420.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.89 : 497.54 = 304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.89/497.54 = 304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.89x = 497.54 × 304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.89x = 151,500.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,500.93/359.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.96

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