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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.94, 496.86 and 304.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.94, 496.86 and 304.97 is: 420.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.94 : 496.86 = 304.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.94/496.86 = 304.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.94x = 496.86 × 304.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.94x = 151,524.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,524.91/359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.97

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