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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.97, 536.04 and 300.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.97, 536.04 and 300.04 is: 449.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.97 : 536.04 = 300.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.97/536.04 = 300.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.97x = 536.04 × 300.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.97x = 160,830.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,830.76/357.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.29

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