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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.86, 534.97 and 302.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.86, 534.97 and 302.37 is: 453.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.86 : 534.97 = 302.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.86/534.97 = 302.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.86x = 534.97 × 302.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.86x = 161,757.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,757.25/356.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.28

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