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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.01, 536.44 and 302.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.01, 536.44 and 302.93 is: 453.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.01 : 536.44 = 302.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.01/536.44 = 302.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.01x = 536.44 × 302.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.01x = 162,506.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,506.19/358.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.92

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