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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.24, 537.36 and 304.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.24, 537.36 and 304.96 is: 457.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.24 : 537.36 = 304.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.24/537.36 = 304.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.24x = 537.36 × 304.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.24x = 163,873.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,873.31/358.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.44

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