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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.92, 537.20 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.92, 537.20 and 306.72 is: 460.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.92 : 537.20 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.92/537.20 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.92x = 537.20 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.92x = 164,769.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,769.98/357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.35

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