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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.98, 535.74 and 302.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.98, 535.74 and 302.90 is: 453.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.98 : 535.74 = 302.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.98/535.74 = 302.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.98x = 535.74 × 302.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.98x = 162,275.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,275.65/357.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.31

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