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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.95, 535.42 and 301.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.95, 535.42 and 301.61 is: 451.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.95 : 535.42 = 301.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.95/535.42 = 301.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.95x = 535.42 × 301.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.95x = 161,488.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,488.03/357.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.15

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