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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.12, 536.09 and 302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.12, 536.09 and 302.94 is: 454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.12 : 536.09 = 302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.12/536.09 = 302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.12x = 536.09 × 302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.12x = 162,401.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,401.59/357.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.75

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