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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.80, 533.85 and 305.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.80, 533.85 and 305.87 is: 456.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.80 : 533.85 = 305.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.80/533.85 = 305.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.80x = 533.85 × 305.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.80x = 163,288.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,288.70/357.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.37

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