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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.52, 537.72 and 303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.52, 537.72 and 303.52 is: 456.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.52 : 537.72 = 303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.52/537.72 = 303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.52x = 537.72 × 303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.52x = 163,208.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,208.77/357.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.50

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