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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.20, 538.65 and 303.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.20, 538.65 and 303.57 is: 456.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.20 : 538.65 = 303.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.20/538.65 = 303.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.20x = 538.65 × 303.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.20x = 163,517.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,517.98/358.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.50

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