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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.74, 533.99 and 301.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.74, 533.99 and 301.15 is: 452.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.74 : 533.99 = 301.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.74/533.99 = 301.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.74x = 533.99 × 301.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.74x = 160,806.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,806.91/355.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.04

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