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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.12, 535.36 and 300

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.12, 535.36 and 300 is: 449.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.12 : 535.36 = 300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.12/535.36 = 300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.12x = 535.36 × 300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.12x = 160,608
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,608/357.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.73

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