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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.81, 535.88 and 300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.81, 535.88 and 300.40 is: 449.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.81 : 535.88 = 300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.81/535.88 = 300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.81x = 535.88 × 300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.81x = 160,978.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,978.35/357.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.90

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