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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.27, 536.76 and 300.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.27, 536.76 and 300.87 is: 450.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.27 : 536.76 = 300.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.27/536.76 = 300.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.27x = 536.76 × 300.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.27x = 161,494.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,494.98/358.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.76

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