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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.75, 533.67 and 303.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.75, 533.67 and 303.25 is: 452.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.75 : 533.67 = 303.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.75/533.67 = 303.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.75x = 533.67 × 303.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.75x = 161,835.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,835.43/357.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.37

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