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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.78, 536.25 and 308.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.78, 536.25 and 308.79 is: 462.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.78 : 536.25 = 308.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.78/536.25 = 308.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.78x = 536.25 × 308.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.78x = 165,588.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,588.64/357.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.82

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