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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.86, 534.35 and 301.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.86, 534.35 and 301.85 is: 451.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.86 : 534.35 = 301.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.86/534.35 = 301.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.86x = 534.35 × 301.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.86x = 161,293.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,293.44/356.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.99

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