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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.27, 536.75 and 300.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.27, 536.75 and 300.86 is: 450.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.27 : 536.75 = 300.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.27/536.75 = 300.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.27x = 536.75 × 300.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.27x = 161,486.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,486.61/358.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.74

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