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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.18, 536.37 and 300.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.18, 536.37 and 300.26 is: 449.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.18 : 536.37 = 300.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.18/536.37 = 300.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.18x = 536.37 × 300.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.18x = 161,050.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,050.46/358.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.64

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