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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.05, 536.13 and 309.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.05, 536.13 and 309.24 is: 463.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.05 : 536.13 = 309.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.05/536.13 = 309.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.05x = 536.13 × 309.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.05x = 165,792.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,792.84/358.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.04

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