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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.60, 533.99 and 301.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.60, 533.99 and 301.93 is: 452.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.60 : 533.99 = 301.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.60/533.99 = 301.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.60x = 533.99 × 301.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.60x = 161,227.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,227.02/356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.12

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