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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.28, 533.60 and 303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.28, 533.60 and 303.28 is: 452.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.28 : 533.60 = 303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.28/533.60 = 303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.28x = 533.60 × 303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.28x = 161,830.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,830.21/357.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.95

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