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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.03, 536.10 and 309.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.03, 536.10 and 309.43 is: 463.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.03 : 536.10 = 309.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.03/536.10 = 309.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.03x = 536.10 × 309.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.03x = 165,885.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,885.42/358.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.33

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