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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.31, 536.42 and 303.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.31, 536.42 and 303.55 is: 455.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.31 : 536.42 = 303.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.31/536.42 = 303.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.31x = 536.42 × 303.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.31x = 162,829.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,829.71/357.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.71

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