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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.08, 534.54 and 303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.08, 534.54 and 303.36 is: 452.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.08 : 534.54 = 303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.08/534.54 = 303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.08x = 534.54 × 303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.08x = 162,158.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,158.05/358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.85

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